If you have high cholesterol, a healthcare provider may first recommend lifestyle changes, such as dietary changes, exercise, and weight loss. If lifestyle changes do not help to adequately lower your cholesterol, you may need to take certain types of cholesterol medications. Some of the commonly used cholesterol medications include statins, fibrates, and nicotinic acid. If you do not treat high cholesterol, it can significantly increase your risk of serious medical problems, such as heart disease, strokes, atherosclerosis, and other heart and blood vessel problems.
(Click Lower Cholesterol to learn more about ways to lower your cholesterol through lifestyle changes and medications. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
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