Overview of TreatmentCholesterol Treatment: Medication and Lifestyle Changes

You can treat high cholesterol with healthy lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and weight loss and, sometimes, meds too.

Does High Cholesterol Always Need Medication?

If you’re diagnosed with high cholesterol, will you need to start taking a statin or other medication? Not always.

Which Medicines Lower 'Bad' (LDL) Cholesterol?

Several types of prescription drugs can lower LDL. Get to know what each of them does.

12 Common Side Effects of Cholesterol Drugs

If you’re taking medicine to lower your cholesterol, there may be times when it makes you feel less than your best.

The Cost of High Cholesterol

As with any medical condition, an aggressive high cholesterol treatment plan can come with a hefty price tag.

Cholesterol: Latest Research

Doctors and scientists keep studying cholesterol to see what else they can learn about it.

Drug TherapyStatin Side Effects

Most people who take statin drugs tolerate them very well. But some people have side effects.

Statins: Tips for Managing Muscle Pain

Statins can cause some unwanted symptoms, such as muscle pain.

What Is Statin Intolerance?

A statin intolerance occurs when you have an allergy to the drug or develop a negative side effect.

When Statins Don’t Work

When statins don’t work, doctors sometimes call it statin resistance.

What You Need to Know About PCSK9 Inhibitors

PCSK9 inhibitors are a new class of drugs that lower LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol.

Complementary & Alternative TreatmentAlternative Treatments for High Cholesterol

There are many alternative treatments that claim to lower cholesterol. Before you try any, talk to your doctor.

Supplement Smarts for Cholesterol and Triglycerides

When you’re trying to lower cholesterol or triglycerides, you may end up in a vitamin shop, facing dozens of supplements.

Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements and Prescriptions

Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that have been promoted for a variety of heart, brain, and other health benefits.

What to Know About Sterols and Stanols

If you’re managing your cholesterol, you know food plays a big part. Plant sterols and stanols have a valuable role.

Red Yeast Rice

Red yeast rice extract (RYRE) is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been purported to lower cholesterol.