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Fbs 105,cholesterol 284, triglycerides 154, ldl 197.2, hdl 56, blood uric acid 7.8. 53 yr old male, dietary change and exercise first before consult?

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Consult?: Never too soon to start dietary change and exercise, but get him in for a consult now. I don't know his weight or family history, but it would seem with the information provided, a case could be made for starting or not starting a statin at this point.

Answered 2/26/2015

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