Hi, I've Had High Cholesterol For 10 Years Now. And

Hi, I've had high cholesterol for 10 years now. And am very concerned. My Dad, his brother and his Mom all died of a heart attack.
Red rice yeast scares me because it has staten in it and can damage the liver.
I'm almost 64 years old. And, just got off a high fat, high protein, low carb diet.
I'm feeling weird sensations through out my body, I don't think this is part of old age. I think my body is warning me that something is brewing.
I just had blood work done today and doc suggested red rice yeast again.
Please, can you give me any more advice or suggestions?
Thanks, Julie