Does lifestyle changes alone help in improving cholesterol level?

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You have deranged lipid profile (attachment removed to protect patient identity). With such high level of LDL (Low density lipoprotein) treatment with drugs is necessary. I would suggest you to get fasting blood sugar, thyroid profile and ECG done. You should start on statins like Atorvastatin or Rosuvastatin.

Lifestyle changes are necessary along with this, as medicine can be later discontinued and lifestyle changes can be adapted for natural control of cholesterol. I would advise you to:

1. Reduce your weight.
2. Avoid fatty food in diet.
3. Consume potato, rice, oil, ghee, sweets, carbonated beverages in moderated amount only.
4. Avoid alcohol and smoking in case you do.

Get your lipid profile repeated after a month and get back with reports. This is my best opinion for you. You should discuss with your doctor before acting upon any advise. Stay healthy.

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These medicines are relatively safe in doses required by you. However, the side effects that may appear includes drug allergy, nausea, dryness of mouth, hepatitis and myalgias. These medicines have very good tolerability profile.