Lifestyle changes, such as changes in diet and exercise, can help lower your cholesterol. These changes alone, however, may not bring your cholesterol down enough. In this case, your doctor may suggest that you take cholesterol lowering medicine, such as LESCOL^® XL.

Because it’s so important to keep your cholesterol low in order to lower your risk for heart problems such as heart attack and stroke, if your doctor prescribes medicine, you should take it as directed.