If you are taking cholesterol medications, or about to start taking them, it’s important to understand your treatment. If you know the value of your medicine, you’re more likely to stick to your treatment plan. When you understand how to use your medicine correctly, you’ll likely see better results.
In this video, learn tips for how to ask your doctor questions about your cholesterol medication from Sonia Tolani, MD, Cardiologist and Assistant Professor at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Dr. Tolani is a cardiologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
References
American Heart Association. (2020). Cholesterol Medications.
Rosenson, R. S. (2020). Patient education: high cholesterol and lipids (beyond the basics). UpToDate.
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