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I'm 24 with a high cholesterol (254)...when should i consider taking cholesterol medicine? (i'm trying to improve it with diet and exercise)
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Not an issue for : Self treatment. I trust that you are under the care of a physician and should discuss the issue with her/him. In the mean time, if you are overweight, try to lose weight. Reduce intake of saturated fats. Keep up the exercise, but plan to see your doctor. See this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-blood-cholesterol/ds00178.
Answered 9/20/2018
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