Hello. Thank you for your question. I understand your concerns, but at this point, I would recommend some changes, not therapy. My opinion is that you should have a 24-hour blood pressure monitor, which would let me be clearer whether it is hypertension or not. Second, regarding your age, some diet and lifestyle changes would be appropriate, before starting drug treatment for your high cholesterol levels. I recommend a diet with low salt, high fibre (green vegetables and fruit) and a 60 minute physical activity per day, e.g. walking, visiting the gym, swimming pool etc. You should measure your cholesterol levels three months later. If these changes do not suffice and the levels are high again, then the drug therapy is recommended. I hope I was helpful. Take care