High Cholesterol Drug Treatment Question: Is there an over the counter drug to reduce high cholesterol?
Yes – there are several. First, a high fiber diet will reduce cholesterol and in some patients taking metamucil and/or citrucel will help 5% or so at best. Secondly, there is niacin. This is a vitamin, and in large doses (1000-1500 mg) will reduce cholesterol. It is usually available in a slow release format since taking it without the time release really produces flushing and occasional diarrhea. Taking does over 750 mg a day can cause liver inflammation or damage and you should have regular liver function test. This can be increased to 2000 mg a day IF (notice a big IF) you closely monitor liver functions. High Cholesterol Treatment Question: Please comment on possible treatment for a 67 year old female with a cholesterol was 90, LDL’s of 150, and no other risk factors who does not want to take cholesterol-lowering medication due to cost and possible side effects. Answer: It depends a lot on her HDL(good) cholesterol and her family history. If the HDL is above 65 or 75 and no women i
