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Suggest Ways To Reduce Cholesterol Levels

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Posted on Tue, 18 Apr 2017
Question: Is taking a cholesterol lowering drug necessary when your levels are only 20 points above the allotted score
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
It is not necessary. at this point,it would be better to treat this with dietary changes and physical activity. then repeated lipid tests in 4 weeks and see if it improves. Then medical therapy can be started. Wish you good health. Regards
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Suggest Ways To Reduce Cholesterol Levels

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. It is not necessary. at this point,it would be better to treat this with dietary changes and physical activity. then repeated lipid tests in 4 weeks and see if it improves. Then medical therapy can be started. Wish you good health. Regards