If your doctor suggests taking medication to lower your cholesterol, they will often suggest a statin first. Many people are able to reach their target cholesterol levels with just a statin.
If a statin isn’t enough, or if it’s not a good fit for you, there are other medications that can help lower your cholesterol. In this video, learn about these other medications for high cholesterol, according to Lawrence Phillips, MD, Cardiologist at NYU Langone Health.
Lawrence Phillips, MD, is a Cardiologist at NYU Langone Health.
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