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Posted 10/27/2016 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hubby just took his first cholesterol test. It was 228.

Is the general recommendation for someone with PC to control high cholesterol with diet alone? Or treat with prescription?
Posted 10/27/2016 11:41 PM (GMT 0)
I would highly recommend to try diet modification and exercise first. If that doesn't lower LDL sufficiently, I would try a statin and/or Zetia.

PS: After my heart attack (many years ago), my cardiologist put me on 20 mg atorvastatin and 10 mg Zetia. Of course one should start with the lowest dose (10 mg of atorvastatin, off the top of my head and see if that dose 'works'.
Posted 10/28/2016 1:54 AM (GMT 0)
228 is borderline high cholesterol. Time for a statin. My score was 200 and the doctor put me on a low level statin. MY score now is way under 200.
Posted 10/28/2016 8:39 AM (GMT 0)
There have been some studies that suggest the use of statins can help decrease the risk of a recurrence of prostate cancer.

Tom
Posted 10/28/2016 10:41 AM (GMT 0)
It is not just the absolute number to consider, the ratio of good to bad cholesterol is very important as well.

I got the bad side effect from a statin so had to quit that crap. I now take Omega 3 and DHA in addition to diet and exercise, has my cholesterol in the mid - 100's and the ratio "perfect" according to my Internist.
Posted 10/28/2016 1:07 PM (GMT 0)
I take a statin, exercise, and eat a heart healthy diet. My total cholesterol is about 110. Body mass index about 22. However, LDL/HDL ratio is not good ..... low HDL

If I could keep my total cholesterol down with diet alone I would. I agree with Sr. Sailor ..... start with diet and exercise and see if statins need to be added.

By the way, what is his triglyceride level. I find my triglycerides tend to be high if I do not take Fish Oil. High triglycerides can also add to high total cholesterol.
Posted 10/28/2016 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks all.

His HDL = 62. LDL = 149. Trig = 85.

Not sure if this is good or bad.
Posted 10/28/2016 11:41 PM (GMT 0)
The recommendations also depend on whether there is coronary heart disease (CHD) or diabetes.

But HDL is looking good
Triglycerides is in the 'desirable' range as well.
LDL should be less than 130, if no CHD and diabetes

As I wrote earlier, try diet modification and exercise first to lower LDL.
Posted 10/29/2016 7:48 PM (GMT 0)
Lipitor gave me GI problems. Switched to Crestor 40mg and Cholestrol dropped quickly, however triglycerides were very high.

A diet was in order. Oatmeal for breakfast with various berries, A light lunch (salad), and Salmon with vegetables for dinner. This had all my numbers where they are supposed to be, however the diet become very very boring.

Good luck.
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