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Suggest Medication To Lower The Cholesterol Levels
I just got my blood work back my cholesterol no. are cholesterol 286 triglycerided 83 hdl cholesterol 104 cacl ldl 166 I am 62 years old. my weight is 153 what can I take to take this down.I just started taking Elderberry juice . I have been taking niacin for the last 2 months
Fri, 31 Mar 2017
Dear Sir/ Madam
The best medications to control blood choleaterol level are STATIN. However, before STATINs are started, we must evaluate the overall cardiovascular risk. We must also evaluate liver function. These are important consideration before starting STATIN treatment. Niacin is not a preferred drug to lower LDL cholesterol.
Till you discussed your physician regarding a possible prescription of STATIN, you should start daily morning walk. You should avoid fried items and sweets. Try to optimize your weight.
Feel free to discussed further.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
The best medications to control blood choleaterol level are STATIN. However, before STATINs are started, we must evaluate the overall cardiovascular risk. We must also evaluate liver function. These are important consideration before starting STATIN treatment. Niacin is not a preferred drug to lower LDL cholesterol.
Till you discussed your physician regarding a possible prescription of STATIN, you should start daily morning walk. You should avoid fried items and sweets. Try to optimize your weight.
Feel free to discussed further.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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