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Hi, I am a 37 year old male. I recently did few blood tests, and got to know that my cholesterol levels are very high. Cholesterol 275 Triglycerides 289 HDL 44 LDL 173 VLDL 58 NON HDL 231 *uric acid 8.3 Please let me know if I need to start mediation for this. I am physically moderately active person  with 65kg weight and 5'6" hight. Occasional smoker and drinker.
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Yes. Start T Rosuvas 20 mg once daily. Fat restricted diet.(avoid red meat) Physical exercise. Repeat lipid profile after 1 month and review.
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Yes you need to start medicines along with lifestyle modification
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