Lipid / Cholesterol Medication

You may have received a text from us advising that you would benefit from a Lipid/Cholesterol lowering medication.

This is to reduce your risk of Cardiovascular disease such as a heart attack or stroke.

Please read the following links which explains the risks and benefits of the drugs and the condition you have been diagnosed with.

What is cholesterol? | What are lipids? | HEART UK -The Cholesterol Charity

https://www.heartuk.org.uk/cholesterol/overview

Getting treatment (heartuk.org.uk)

You may also find the document on the link below helpful in making a decision for you. 

Helping you decide



 
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