About Cholesterol: Should You Ditch Your Cholesterol Meds?

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Cholesterol Tests & Symptoms Treatment Cholesterol-Lowering Diet From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol Let's face it - times are tough. And when you're faced cutting costs, the cholesterol-lowering medications you take may come under scrutiny. Although you don't feel sick when your cholesterol levels are high, leaving your cholesterol levels uncontrolled could lead to heart disease. There are many shortcuts you can take, however, to help lower the costs of your cholesterol medications, as well as any other drugs you take. This newsletter will show you how. Should You Stop Taking Your Cholesterol Meds? When diet and exercise alone can't lower your cholesterol, medications can greatly help. Cholesterol drugs not only help to lower your cholesterol levels - they also help lower your risk of heart disease. But don't be so quick to stop taking your cholesterol medicine - even if you're feeling OK. Can Cholesterol Lowering Drugs Be Split in Half? Cholesterol lowering drugs can be expensive, and splitting pills may seem like a good option if you are trying to save a little bit of money every month. However, not all pills can be cut. This article will tell you which cholesterol-lowering medications can be cut in half, and what to do if your medication is not on this list. Which Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Are Available as a Generic? Generic medications offer a cheaper solution to lowering your cholesterol. Unfortunately, not all cholesterol-lowering medications come in a generic. This article will tell you which drugs are available in a generic, as well as some over-the-counter, cheaper alternatives to a couple of cholesterol-lowering drugs available on the market. How Do You Remember to Take Your Cholesterol Drug? Do you have trouble remembering to take your cholesterol-lowering medication? If so, what steps have you taken to help yourself to remember? Whether it is using a pill box or just simply writing it down, share your tips with us. Cholesterol Ads Statin Myopathy Statins Side Effects Lipitor 10MG Statin Alternatives Cholesterol Statin Featured Articles What Can I Do If I Can't Afford My Cholesterol Medication? Are There Any Cheap Drugs To Lower Your Cholesterol? How To Stick To Your Cholesterol Medication Questions to Ask Your Doctor How Do Cholesterol Lowering Drugs Affect Cholesterol? Which Drugs Can Raise Cholesterol Levels?   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol Advertisement