Hi, the first will always be diet and lifestyle changes ; medication is the last step. Start regular exercise 30minutes aerobic exercise everyday with diet rich in fresh vegetable fresh fruits fibre , reduce fat in your diet which is processed food rich in saturated fats, processed butter cheese, switch to toned milk, avoid deep fries switch to sautéed vegetables. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Statins are prescribed in very specific situations of which raised cholesterol is only one arm
LDLHDLTriglycerides are the guide for prescribing medication along with history of heart attack or stroke in the past and family history of heart attack or stroke in the past. So focus on changing your lifestyle and diet and recheck your
lipid profile in 6 months.