What class of drugs is recommended as the first line therapy for hypercholesterolemia, after lifestyle modifications?

Name: What class of drugs is recommended as the first line therapy for hypercholesterolemia, after lifestyle modifications?
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The statins work by blocking an enzyme, HMG-CoA reductase that is the rate-limiting step in the manufacture of cholesterol. Statins reduce LDL-cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides and slightly increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL-c).

What Class of Drugs Is Recommended as the First Line