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I am 52 years male. I am using Olsar H 40 mg Tablet per day for Hypertension since 2008. In the recent routine health check My total cholesterol value is 214 mg/dl and LDL cholesterol -direct is 138 mg/dl and Non hdl cholesterol is 168.47 mg/dl. Pl suggest medication.
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As per current recommendations you should start cholesterol reducing medication. But I would advise you to try strict diet and regular exercise measures at least for 6 months before starting medicine.
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