Suggest treatment for high cholesterol
Patient: I HAVE HIGH CHOLESTEROL AND TRIGLYCERIDES,WHICH ARE REGULARIZED BY TAKING 10 MG CRESTOR AND FENOFIBRATE 150 MG.52 YEARS OF AGE MALE ASIAN.FOR THE LAST ONE MONTH I HAVE HAD PREASURE THAT HAS BEEN AT TIMES GONE UP AT IRREGULAR TIMES TO 150/90,145/85 ,160/100.WHAT DO I DO? Doctor: hi crestor and fenofibrate will do for high cholesterol and triglycerides.you can increase crestor dose if needed.for blood pressure control reduce your weight if you are overweight. take low salt diet. can start medication like ramipril or losartan.before that you should undergo evaluation for the cause of high blood pressure.check your blood for electrolytes and creatinine.