If you have high cholesterol, and nothing is done to lower it, you will be at a greater risk of serious medical problems later, such as a heart attack or stroke. Lowering cholesterol begins with lifestyle changes, such as losing weight and changing your diet. If lifestyle changes alone are not successful at lowering cholesterol, medication such as statins, bile acid sequestrants, and cholesterol absorption inhibitors may be prescribed.
(Click Lowering Cholesterol to read the full eMedTV article that describes the various steps you can take to reduce your risk of serious medical problems.)
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