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Do they have prescription drug for children with high cholesterol, level 182, a girl?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: At this time, we do not treat children for hypercholesterolemia with medications. It is important to change her way of eating and perhaps to see a nutritionist. A level of 182 is not terribly high and should serve as a wake up call to increase exercise and watch out for high cholesterol laden food and a more healthy diet!

Answered 10/27/2014

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Dr. Joseph Oh answered

Yes, but...: 182 for total cholesterol is not horrible; first thing to try is diet and exercise. Meeting with a dietitian is often helpful. Only if the level was higher and not responding to lifestyle changes would I start cholesterol lowering drugs in children.

Answered 10/31/2014

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