Making lifestyle changes is the first step to lowering your cholesterol. Some of these changes include making dietary changes, losing weight, and exercising. If these changes do not help to lower your cholesterol levels, a healthcare provider may recommend medications, such as statins, fibrates, or nicotinic acid. If you do not lower your LDL cholesterol after three months on a single drug, your doctor may suggest a second medicine.
(To read more, click Cholesterol Treatment. This article takes a closer look at ways to help lower your cholesterol, including information on various lifestyle changes and medications. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)