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An LDL cholesterol level of 130 mg/dL or above is generally considered elevated, with levels above 160 mg/dL classified as high. Total cholesterol above 200 mg/dL and triglycerides above 150 mg/dL also indicate increased cardiovascular risk. Your physician will interpret your specific numbers in the context of your overall health.

Recent lab results are very helpful and allow your physician to prescribe the most appropriate medication and dose. If you do not have recent results, your Doctronic physician can still assess your risk factors and may recommend testing before or alongside starting treatment.

For some people, dietary changes, increased physical activity, weight management, and reduced alcohol intake can meaningfully lower LDL and triglycerides. However, many individuals also have a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol and require medication in addition to lifestyle modifications.

Statins such as atorvastatin and rosuvastatin block an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase, which the liver uses to produce cholesterol. By reducing cholesterol production in the liver, statins lower LDL levels in the bloodstream and can also modestly raise HDL.

The most commonly reported side effects of statins are muscle aches, which are usually mild. Rarely, more serious muscle or liver problems can occur. Ezetimibe is generally well tolerated. Icosapent ethyl may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in some patients. Your physician will review your health history to help minimize risks.

Most cholesterol-lowering medications produce measurable changes in lipid levels within four to six weeks. A follow-up lipid panel is typically recommended six to twelve weeks after starting or adjusting therapy to assess the response and guide any dose changes.

Doctronic uses an AI-powered evaluation to gather your symptoms, health history, and relevant information before connecting you with a licensed physician. The physician reviews your case, makes clinical decisions, and creates a personalized treatment plan. The entire process is designed to be fast, thorough, and convenient.

Yes. All care on Doctronic is provided by licensed physicians whose work is reviewed and audited to ensure quality. The platform is HIPAA-compliant, and your health information is kept private and secure. Doctronic is available to adults 18 and older in any U.S. state.