instruction: hi doctor my cholesterol and triglyceride levels are elevated but they were the same in my previous checkup reports too I am a bit reluctant to take medication because of the side effects my father has both cardiac and diabetic issues I am doing exercise regularly and my intake of sugar is also under control I do not smoke but drink pegs only on saturdays can you please let me know why my cholesterol levels are still high is it too high to take medicines is there any side effect with the medicines what precaution do I need to take in my lifestyle I know that the long term elevated levels of cholesterol is risky please help me
output: hi your vitamin levels thyearoid levels and hba1c are quite good regarding your high cholesterol it may be due to hereditary and food related you have a high risk of coronary artery disease as you have a positive family history and high cholesterol if you have any severe muscle pain report to a physician it is a rare side effect theoretically consult your doctor discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent for further information consult a general medicine physician online