Staying on target

Reaching your target is a great achievement, but maintaining your cholesterol at the recommended level is just as important.

Your doctor will want to review your progress regularly and he may also choose to review the medication you are taking. Some treatments may bring you closer to target than others. In addition, certain treatments for cholesterol may be more appropriate for you than others. You can discuss the different medicines with your doctor and decide together which one is right for you.

Staying on target

If you and your doctor decide you should swap to a different treatment, it is very important to be certain that the new medication is still keeping your cholesterol number at the recommended level. You may like to ask your doctor whether you should have another cholesterol test. He or she will consider your particular circumstances and risk factors, but it’s the only way to discover what effect your medication is having on your cholesterol number and find out if you are still on target.

Once you have found a treatment that you are both happy with and that helps you to keep your cholesterol number on target, it is very important to carry on taking the medicine exactly as your doctor has prescribed. Maintaining your cholesterol at recommended levels will bring long-term benefits, helping you to avoid serious risks to your health.