Tuesday, December 7, 2010

About Cholesterol: Starting Medication to Lower Your Cholesterol

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From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol
When you are diagnosed with high cholesterol, there is that initial fear of having to take medication to lower your cholesterol. While some of us diagnosed with high cholesterol may never have to be on cholesterol-lowering drugs, there are others of us that will eventually need medication to manage our cholesterol.

What Are Your Treatment Options?
While adding medication to your cholesterol lowering regimen can be initially frightening, you would be surprised about the many treatment options you have in lowering your cholesterol levels. Ranging from lifestyle changes to statins, there is a treatment out there to help you to get your cholesterol levels within normal range.

When Will I Have To Start Taking Medications?
This question is probably one of the most common questions asked by individuals newly diagnosed with high cholesterol. While this answer usually varies depending on the person, there are two things your healthcare provider will look at before deciding to prescribe cholesterol lowering drugs.

What Can I Do If I Can't Afford My Cholesterol Medication?
Taking your cholesterol-lowering medication is important, but what happens if you can't afford them? Unfortunately, this is a reality - especially in today's economy. The good news is that there are some things you can do to afford the meds you take for your cholesterol - and this article will help you.

How To Stick To Your Cholesterol Medication
Reminding yourself to take your cholesterol medication can be difficult - whether this is your first time to take medications regularly or you are already taking multiple medications. Here are some helpful ways to remember your medication.

 


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