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Cholesterol medication can increase the level of creatine kinase. Hence it is highly recommended to keep an eye on the level of creatine kinase (CK) if one is taking cholesterol medication. High level of CK can affect the muscles including the heart and kidneys. I am on cholesterol medication for ten years and only found out about the high level of CK after constant pain in the body muscles. My CK was three times the normal value and hence doctor had to change the type of cholesterol medication. They are many other factors that can cause the increase in CK but definitely those people on cholesterol medication are highly recommended to get their CK tested once in a while.
“MY CHOLESTEROL LEVEL IS NOT REDUCING I AM TAKING 20MG LIPIGET TABLET DAILY .”
Everyone should know what their cholesterol level is. If you are unsure of your current cholesterol level, you can visit your family physician to get tested.
When it comes to cholesterol, it is better to have a total cholesterol level under 200 mg/dL. If you are above that number, a healthier diet and/or medication may be required.
There are no actual "symptoms" of high cholesterol, so I assume you mean that your blood tests have shown a high total cholesterol level or a high level of so-called "bad" cholesterol. It is up to your doctor to decide whether you can simply try to lower your level with proper diet and exercise or whether you should also be taking a cholesterol lowering medication (such as Zocor).
You should try to maintain a total cholesterol level of below 5.2 and a LDL cholesterol level of below 2.6. To help you lower your cholesterol level, you should eat more whole grains and vegetables, and less red meat, especially fatty meats.
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Yes, normal cholesterol level is 200, if your number is 218, then it is high. Your doctor will be able to tell you if you need medication to control your cholesterol or if you can do it with a different diet.
Your LDL or bad cholesterol level is the one that you should be most concerned about. 200 is a good number, but a cholesterol level around 100 is considered optimal.
You should start regular cholesterol level testing as soon as possible. This is especially important when you are in your late 20's.
There are two types of cholesterol and each has a different measurement scale. HDL cholesterol should be 60 mg and above, and LDL cholesterol should be around 100 mmo.
The cholesterol level should be below 200mg/dl.