Questions I am often asked about Cholesterol and Statins

  1. I've been prescribed a statin for secondary prevention. What should my cholesterol be?

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  3. What if my cholesterol is already at this level? Do I need a statin?

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  5. What dose of which statin should I take?

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  7. I have been prescribed a statin for primary prevention:- What should my cholesterol be?

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  9. I've heard about 'good' cholesterol and 'bad' cholesterol - what is this about?

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  11. If I'm on a statin I don't need to watch my diet as the drug will sort out my cholesterol - that's right, isn't it?

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  13. Are these 'cholesterol lowering' spreads that are advertised any good?

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