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If you suffer from problems with your cholesterol levels, your doctor may recommend medication.

When prescribing a medication to regulate your cholesterol levels, your doctor will consider your medical history, age, lifestyle, and most importantly, your specific cholesterol problems.

There are two types of cholesterol medication, one that lowers levels of bad LDL cholesterol, and one that increases the amount of good HDL cholesterol. In most cases, your doctor will recommend lifestyle changes like a low-fat diet, daily exercise and smoking cessation as a first recourse. However, if your cholesterol levels do not fall with these measures in about three months, your doctor may prescribe medication.

Cholesterol medications can be a great defense against high LDL cholesterol and low HDL cholesterol. However, you should always take medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

If you suffer from problems with your cholesterol levels, your doctor may recommend medication. When prescribing a medication to regulate your cholesterol levels, your doctor will consider your medical history, age, lifestyle, and most importantly, your specific cholesterol problems. There are two types of cholesterol medication, one that lowers levels of bad... click to read more