Treatment of high cholesterol
Of course, these decisions are always a matter of personal choice, but it must surely be true that unless medical advice indicates there is overwhelming urgency, the first attempt to treat high blood cholesterol should be by means of dietary improvement and an effective programme of exercise, if necessary in consultation with your medical advisor. Why use drugs if they are not necessary?
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If, after a few months your cholesterol level has not responded satisfactorily, of course it is sensible to discuss the available drug treatments as prescribed by your doctor. Numerous proprietory treatments are on offer which act on the body in different ways to reduce blood cholesterol. Detailed discussion of these drugs and their various side effects is beyond the scope of this site.
As an alternative to conventional drug treatments there are also many "natural" medicines available which are effective in reducing blood cholesterol levels. Again these work in a variety of ways. But please remember there is always a risk in taking any medicine and that these are unlikely to be regulated by the FDA so be sure to consult your doctor before using these treatments.
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