What We Treat
Telehealth
A member asked:
How to lower ldl cholesterol without taking statins. already taking raloxifen, fish oil , and niacin. also dosages .
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Try the addition: of oat-containing serial such as cheerios and oatmeal. Both of these are powerful reducers of triglycerides and cholesterol.
Answered 3/29/2019
198 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Total chol-216, hdl-40, Ldl-109, triglycerides-335. Total chol 256 March '13. Dr. wanted statins. Have had side effects. Fish oil and lost 15lbs.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Total chol 215 trig 69 HDL 82 LDL 119 healthy male 65 blood press under control. Take 500mg niacin twice a day. Doctor suggests statins. Suggestions?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
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?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I have 209 total cholesterol: 134 LDL, 56 HDL, 90 Trig. Will intro. of daily fish oil supplement help lower my total cholesterol levels? Thank you!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Family is resistant to cholesterol drugs. Want to use niacin and fish oil instead. Recommendations for brands, types and daily dosage of each. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Tc 240, trig 45, HDL 85, LDL 146. Intolerant of statins, fibrates, Zetia (ezetimibe) and niacin.Diet good, exercise and take fish oil. Any other therapies?
Male 28, my cholesterol 200, HDL 40, LDL 135, tg 275. These are with fish oil capsule. Do i need to take statin as well. My profession does not allow life style changes?
Is niacin 500mg daily a safe dose for LDL reduction therapy before prescribing a statin for high cholesterol? Patient is 29 yr old male
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.
What are the top 3 ways to raise HDL? I fixed TC/TG/LDL with High fiber, Fish Oil, Guggulsterones, Pantethine, Niaspan, (niacin) but HDL went from 29 to 30
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
