There will come a time that - despite diet and exercise - your cholesterol levels may not come down. It happens to many of us, and it is at this point your healthcare provider may want to place you on medication.
There's a lot of negative information out there about cholesterol-lowering medication - particularly statins. But what some people won't tell you is that this medication can keep your cholesterol levels down, your heart healthy - and may actually save your life.
If you receive a prescription to lower your cholesterol, don't be shy about asking your healthcare provider some questions you may have about your medication. Be open about your concerns. In fact, many healthcare providers welcome this interaction and are happy to address these with you. This article will help you determine which questions you might have about your new medication. Being reluctant about filling a new medication - especially for something as silent as high cholesterol - is completely normal. The more questions you have answered about your medication, the better you will feel and the sooner you will be on the road to good heart health.
