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Treatment of Cholesterol

The first level of treatment is a trial of a low-fat diet and exercise. If, after a few months, cholesterol levels have not dropped, then cholesterol-lowering drug treatment is sensible, whatever the cause of the raised blood cholesterol.

People who naturally have abnormally high levels of cholesterol (especially low-density lipoproteins) can reduce their risk of heart attack by lowering their blood cholesterol. This can be done by following a diet low in saturated fats, and by using cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Medicines for High Cholesterol
If you are taking one of the medicines listed below for a different condition (i.e. not High Cholesterol) or your cholesterol – lowering medicine is not listed below, speak to your prescriber, GP or pharmacist or contact NHS Direct 0845 46 47

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