How Drugs Can Lower Cholesterol

December 18, 2014 Day 2: How Drugs Can Lower Cholesterol Facts and Tips about Cholesterol Drugs By Beth Isaac, PharmD When you have very high LDL or other risk factors for heart disease, or when diet and exercise alone have not lowered your cholesterol levels enough, your doctor may decide it is time for you to start taking a cholesterol-lowering medication. Cholesterol-lowering medications, in addition to your healthy lifestyle, will help lower your cholesterol levels to the desired range. Sticking to your diet and exercise plan will let your doctor prescribe the lowest dose of medication possible to reach your cholesterol goals. Here is some basic information on ideal cholesterol levels, how cholesterol-lowering drugs work in your body, and the different types that are available. Discover how cholesterol-lowering medications work in your body to bring your cholesterol numbers down to ideal levels. » Next Newsletter: A Guide to Cholesterol Drugs