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Cholesterol Questions To
Ask Your Doctor
Many people have questions for their doctors about tests, drug treatments,
risk factors and lifestyle changes. Below are examples of common
questions.
About Blood Cholesterol
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What do my cholesterol numbers mean?
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What is my cholesterol goal? |
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How long will it take to reach my
cholesterol goals? |
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How often should I have my levels
checked? |
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How does exercise affect my cholesterol
levels? |
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How does smoking affect my cholesterol
levels? |
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What type of foods should I eat?
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Do I need to lose weight, and if
so, how much? |
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Will I need cholesterol-lowering
medicine? |
About Drug Treatment
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What kind of medicine should I take?
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Can I take the generic form of the
medicine? |
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What should I know about the medicine?
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What are the side effects? |
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How do I know if it's working? |
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How can I remember when to take the
medicine? |
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What if I forget to take a medicine?
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Should I avoid any foods or other
medicines? |
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Can I drink alcohol? |
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How long will I need to take my medicine?
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CONTENT SOURCE:
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3006033
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