SicK TypeS

My father is 40 years old, his LDL (bad cholesterol) is 269. His doctor just prescribed Lipitor. Has anyone here taken it? What kind of lifestlyes changes should he start making to get healthier? What is a good diet?

eclipse23

I am around that number, he needs to excercise in combination with a low cholesteral diet. He should be going to a dietician.

95gt

I was on that for a bit and it made me feel like ass. Felt like I had a chest cold the whole time. Not a fan.

I worked out and changed my diet drastically and now I am in the 150's.

Eat lots of grains/oatmeal and kiss the meat and cheese goodbye.

Tell your pops good luck.

merkin110

I am currently on Lipitor and it dropped my Cholesteral drastically. It also helps that i have a pretty good diet and i exercise on a regular basis.

pebe

Oatmeal and Cherrios, alot. Worked for my brother who is 30 and was at 280-something LDL. Mine is like 154, last time I checked, but my good cholestrol was low, so I need to bring that up. Doc said exercise should do it.

geminisdc

My dad has the same problem he takes lipitor and he cant read without glasses now. That is one of the side effects .

SicK TypeS

*edit my father is 49 years old

so no meat, no chease. i'll pass the world along. what were some significant changes you guys made to your diet?