Why It’s Important to Stick to Your High Cholesterol Treatment Plan

High cholesterol doesn’t cause symptoms, so it can be hard to tell if your treatment is working. You might also not like taking a pill every day, especially when you can’t feel the results. As a result, it might be hard for you to stick with your high cholesterol treatment plan.

If you’re not sure how to take your medicine, what your medicine is for, or the risks of not taking your medicine, talk to your doctor. They can help you understand your personal risk factors for heart problems and how your cholesterol treatment can help. They might also have advice to make sticking with your treatment plan a little easier.

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Written by:

Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Sanjai Sinha, MD

Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

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