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65 yr old active male. no diabetes strong family history cad. total chol 203 trigl 70 hdl 67 ldl 122. bp 125-135/80 6'0 165 lbs.take 500mg niacin 2/day what is my target ldl? replace niacin w/statins?

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Exercise and MD: You should consult your doctor for the advisablity of going on a statin, as you will need to be monitored. Also seek your doctor's clearance for engaging in increasingly vigorous exercise for at least 30 minutes a day.

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Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Depends on if: Your have CAD & how much which can be determined on a coronary calcium screening ct.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

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Depends: Niacin is not first line and recently has received "thumbs down" in reports. If your doctor feels that he should be on something a statin is the way to go. You might consider a coronary calcium cat scan, if you can afford it if your insurance will not cover it.

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Does taking niacin (vitamin b-3) lower your LDL and raise HDL cholesterol and is it safer than taking statins for lowering your total cholesterol.

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