🩸 High Cholesterol

Commonly prescribed medications, what to avoid, and lifestyle guidance

📋 Overview

High LDL cholesterol increases risk of heart attack and stroke. Treatment depends on your cardiovascular risk level.

💊 Commonly Prescribed Medications

Most prescribed. Highly effective at lowering LDL.

Very potent. Lower dose needed.

Older, inexpensive. Take at night.

Ezetimibe (Zetia)Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor

Added when statins alone are not enough.

Used mainly for high triglycerides.

🚫 What to Avoid

Grapefruit juice interacts with some statins. Avoid combining statins with gemfibrozil.

🥗 Lifestyle Tips

Reduce saturated fat and trans fat, eat more fibre, exercise regularly, lose weight if overweight.

📋 Important Note

Stopping statins significantly increases heart attack risk. Always consult your doctor before stopping.