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Suggest Remedy To Lower Cholesterol
I am a sixty three year old lady who is taking Venlafaxine and have just been told that my cholesterol is too high at 6.2
Having been on my medication for almost five years, I wanted to know what I can do to get my cholesterol lowered. I do not smoke I excersise very regularly. I need to be on my medication for life.
Having been on my medication for almost five years, I wanted to know what I can do to get my cholesterol lowered. I do not smoke I excersise very regularly. I need to be on my medication for life.
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Dear Mrs,
AT first you need cardiovascular risk evaluation, in case of low risk there is no need of medication.
I would advise you first try to change your diet; avoid animal fat, use fish frequently, fish oil helps to reduce cholesterol levels. Avoid fast food, soda, if you are overweight I would advise you to lose weight.
If you still have high cholesterol level in a six month and your cardiovascular risk will be high then you will have to take medication.
Hope this helps
Regards,
Dr. Baghdasaryan
AT first you need cardiovascular risk evaluation, in case of low risk there is no need of medication.
I would advise you first try to change your diet; avoid animal fat, use fish frequently, fish oil helps to reduce cholesterol levels. Avoid fast food, soda, if you are overweight I would advise you to lose weight.
If you still have high cholesterol level in a six month and your cardiovascular risk will be high then you will have to take medication.
Hope this helps
Regards,
Dr. Baghdasaryan
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