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Is a cholesterol level of 236 considered high?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

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Yes: You may or not need meds to lower the cholesterol.

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Answered 1/16/2019

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Cholesterol: Considering your age, With the new cholesterol guidelines it is likely you will need some sort of Statin.

Answered 1/16/2019

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