A member asked:

Should i be on a statin? i am an 18-year-old male with a family history of high cholesterol and triglycerides. i also have the familial lipoprotein a gene. my stats are total cholesterol: 227 triglycerides: 148 ldl: 154 i eat healthily and exercise?

Q: should i be on a statin? i am an 18-year-old male with a family history of high cholesterol and triglycerides. i also have the familial lipoprotein a gene. my stats are total cholesterol: 227 triglycerides: 148 ldl: 154 i eat healthily and exercise?

: Eating healthy and exercising" is almost always a good idea, but with a family history of "high cholesterol", and "familial lipoprotein A", with an LDL of 154, a "statin" medication may be appropriate, so see your physician for guidance.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Eating healthy and exercising" is almost always a good idea, but with a family history of "high cholesterol", and "familial lipoprotein A", with an LDL of 154, a "statin" medication may be appropriate, so see your physician for guidance.

Answered 7/29/2022

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Should i be on a statin? i am an 18-year-old male with a family history of high cholesterol and triglycerides. i also have the familial lipoprotein a gene. my stats are total cholesterol: 227 triglycerides: 148 ldl: 154 i eat healthily and exercise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

My total cholesterol was 156, triglycerides- 75, ldl- 103... But my HDL was 38! i'm only 18. Should i take a statin? I have WPW & hbp. On propranolol

A member asked:

My triglycerides is 179, cholesterol 218, HDL 60, and LDL 122 do I need to go on statins?

A member asked:

For total cholesterol 275, ldl-177, hdl-40, triglycerides-190, what should be the ideal dose of statin ?

A member asked:

My cholesterol is 220, my LDL 80, HDL 80, triglyderides 175 . Do I need a statin?

A member asked:

Is niacin 500mg daily a safe dose for LDL reduction therapy before prescribing a statin for high cholesterol? Patient is 29 yr old male

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I am 38 No family history of heart attacks total cholesterol 336.4 Triglycerides-94 HDL-72 LDL-245 do i need Statin ?

If my triglycerides are high, will a statin help or is a statin only for bad cholesterol (LDL).

I have 154 ldl/91 hdl/67 triglycerides. Should i start taking a statin to lower cholesterol? I'm 67, female, in good general health and weight

Do I need a statin? Hdl 35, lipoprotein (a) 5, total cholesterol 160, triglycerides 80, ldl 110, bmi 21,dad h/a at 50 alive mom is 63 fine. Do I need?

Total cholesterol 241...HDL 72..Trig 82 LDL 153. Should I start a statin? Already avoid carbs and sugar. BMI 21. Genetics.Will it affect sugar levels?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?