Lowering cholesterol begins with lifestyle changes, which may include changes in diet and weight loss. If these changes alone are not enough to control your cholesterol levels, your healthcare provider may need to prescribe medications such as statins, fibrates, or bile acid sequestrants. Lowering cholesterol is extremely important, as serious medical problems (such as heart disease or stroke) could occur as a result of untreated high cholesterol.
(Click Lowering Cholesterol to find out how you can lower cholesterol through lifestyle changes and to learn about the various cholesterol medications available. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on high cholesterol.)
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