Question 1

my cholesterol is 214 should i be taking medicine to lower it?

Accepted Answer

LDL, not Cholesterol: Cholesterol is a fat molecule manufactured by every animal cell, a building block of each cell membrane (enables membrane fluidity/movement without tearing), is fundamental to the survival of every animal cell. Lipoproteins (proteins which transport all fats in the water outside cells) is the correct issue for artery disease (e.g. Ldl ≤700 nmol/l, HDL ≥45 µmol/l). Cholesterol ↓$, but misleading.

Question 2

can cholesterol drugs cause glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma cholesterol: According to a study published in the archives of opthalmology in 2004 patients taking statin medications were less likely to develop glaucoma than those who were not. In addition those taking non-statin cholesterol lowering meds were also less likely to deveolp glaucoma. Patients who had used statins for two years or longer were 40% less likely to develop glaucoma than those who had not.

Question 3

which drugs reduce cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol Meds: Medications that lower cholesterol well include Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin.  These medications also have benefit in reducing the risk of heart disease.  Zetia (ezetimibe) is decent in combination with one of the aforementioned medication, but not by itself.  Niacin helps too.

Question 4

can i lower my cholesterol without medicine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Careful diet management, with reduced fat, avoiding fried foods, switching to whole grains and low fat dairy products will help. Increasing exercise will help. Some people will need to use medicines in addition. Lowering your cholesterol is important to help reduce your risk of heart disease.

Question 5

which drug should i take to decrease cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

: THERE ARE MANY DRUGS ONE CAN TAKE BUT YOU NEED A PRESCRIPTION FROM YOUR DOCTOR. A DIET OF LOW CARBOHYDRATES AND FATS ALSO HELPS.

Question 6

is alcohol adviced while taking cholesterol drugs?

Accepted Answer

Usually OK: Modest intake of alcohol has been shown to improve cardiovascular outcomes, as well as HDL cholesterol. In the setting of normal liver function and normal triglyceride levels, there is no problem with modest alcohol intake while taking cholesterol lowering drugs.  In the setting of high triglyceride, care should be taken as alcohol intake can worsen triglyceride levels.

Question 7

which medicine should i take to decrease cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

: Lowering your cholesterol can be accomplished via diet and/or medication. You should be guided by your physician, as this is not something you do on your own.

Question 8

please recommend the best drugs to lower cholesterol (need statistics)?

Accepted Answer

Statins: Statins are the best drugs. Crestor (rosuvastatin) is the most potent (and the most expensive). For stats, see: http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/101/2/207.full

Question 9

hi i have high blood cholesterol how i can reduce it without medicines plz?

Accepted Answer

High cholesterol: Medications are not the first line for managing high cholesterol, that would be lifestyle modifications. Most providers will discuss your results after initial blood work and recommend eating a healthy diet and exercising. They will then recheck blood work in 3 months to determine your progress. Now for people with known heart disease and other issues, medications may need initiation earlier.

Question 10

can you tell me what is the best drugs to lower cholesterol (need statistics)?

Accepted Answer

Statins: The class of drugs with the most data demonstrating efficacy are the statin class. Like anything they are not without risk although for the most part the benefits outweigh the risks. Speak with your doctor to see if they are right for you.

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