Question 1

if my cholesterol is 229, should i be on a statin

Accepted Answer

Maybe: We would have to know your ldl and hdl levels as well as any other risk factors in order to advise you.

Question 2

i have nafld and high cholesterol. should i be on a statin at age 27?

Accepted Answer

Likely yes: Most likely yes.  You are very young so if you already have nafld and elevated cholesterol, you need to protect your liver from further damage.  Change your diet, take a statin or other lipid-lowering agent, normalize your blood pressure, and exercise.  Discuss with your doctor about starting a statin.

Question 3

i am 65 old female. total cholesterol-229, hdl-50, ldl- 144, ratio 4.6, total cholesterol 229, should i be on a statin?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Statin use is determined by your endocrinologist or internal medicine specialist, after history taking and physical checks they will  order a bunch of studies apart from that one.
Medicine doesn’t really just on número... good medicine evaluates you as s complete  individual.

Question 4

my cholestrol is 6.6 put on simvistatin but before that my lft was raised at 45 is it safe that i be on a statin with a raised lft result ?

Accepted Answer

Frequent check : Discuss it with your doctor -- you may need to check the liver enzymes every three months.

Question 5

if my cholesterol is 229, ldl-144,hdl-50. total ratio 4.6. should i be on a statin.  i have normal blood pressure, dont drink or smoke.

Accepted Answer

Statin: Your HDL is in a good range and that is protective. The following link discusses the guidelines:  https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all/cholesterol.html
You are 65 and you are not HTN or Diabetic. Your LDL is not greater than 144. Statin is considered. Other things to address cholesterol include trying niacin (carefull of flush), fish oil or flaxseed oil, or glyconutrients

Question 6

lipid profile: total cholesterol=223, hdl=60, ldl=142. take med for htn & have family history of cad...do i need to be on a statin?

Accepted Answer

Probably: What was your cardiac c reactive protein level?  Many authorities, believe that this is more of an indicator and predictor of heart disease than cholesterol. It's  indication of inflammation around the heart., in this case statins are indicated as well and omega-3 fish oil is always very beneficial.  Btw i take crestor (rosuvastatin). Unless your doctor told you not to, don't forget to take an Aspirin every day!

Question 7

should i be on a statin? i am an 18-year-old male with a family history of high cholesterol and triglycerides. i also have the familial lipoprotein a gene. my stats are total cholesterol: 227 triglycerides: 148 ldl: 154 i eat healthily and exercise?

Accepted Answer

: Eating healthy and exercising" is almost always a good idea, but with a family history of "high cholesterol", and "familial lipoprotein A", with an LDL of 154, a "statin" medication may be appropriate, so see your physician for guidance.

Question 8

i had a documented acute mi in jan. 2012. have been on atenolol 25mg daily and prava statin 40mg since. i would like to end taking these drugs. what i?

Accepted Answer

MI: You should have this discussion with your doctor. I generally recommend a patient such as you be on therapy for life. A statin, beta blocker and aspirin would usually be included in my recommendation.

Question 9

do statins like liptor also have anti inflammatory benefits ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: and they stabilize unstable (vulnerable) arterial plaques.
They also have side effects that could be serious. Do not start any without MD advise!

Question 10

truth or myth : once started on cholesterol drug(like statin)..you have to take it lifelong??

Accepted Answer

Myth: You might need it lifelong in certain conditions but nothing in life is an absolute. This is especially true for a med started on a 28 year old.

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My cholestrol is 6.6 put on simvistatin but before that my lft was raised at 45 is it safe that i be on a statin with a raised lft result ?

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If my cholesterol is 229, ldl-144,hdl-50. total ratio 4.6. should i be on a statin. i have normal blood pressure, dont drink or smoke.

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Lipid profile: total cholesterol=223, hdl=60, ldl=142. take med for htn & have family history of cad...do i need to be on a statin?

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Should i be on a statin? i am an 18-year-old male with a family history of high cholesterol and triglycerides. i also have the familial lipoprotein a gene. my stats are total cholesterol: 227 triglycerides: 148 ldl: 154 i eat healthily and exercise?

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I had a documented acute mi in jan. 2012. have been on atenolol 25mg daily and prava statin 40mg since. i would like to end taking these drugs. what i?

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