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Total cholesterol 240. hdl 68 triglyceride 50 do i need meds?
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Depends: If a trial of a diet relatively low in saturated fats, and a real effort to adopt a "fitness lifestyle" are not working or are not something you feel capable of doing, a statin or some other cholesterol-lowing agent might save your life.
Answered 10/5/2012
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Risk factors: Your calculated LDL is more than 160, normal value is less than 130 and better to have it below 100. You should discuss with your doctor about other risk factors you may have, e.g., diabetes, smoking, weight, family history, etc to determine if medication is indicated.
Answered 8/30/2012
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