Normal triglycerides, high total cholesterol need treatment?

Normal triglycerides and high total cholesterol generally require treatment (e.g., diet, exercise, medication, etc.), and it is recommended that medication be administered under the direction of a physician and that adverse drug reactions be observed. Dyslipidemia is one of the most important pathogenic risk factors in the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases, so treatment is recommended when elevated total cholesterol is found. Elevated total cholesterol can be controlled by a low-fat diet, exercise, and drug therapy (mainly including statins, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, and other drugs). Oral lipid-lowering drugs also require attention for their adverse effects, e.g., abnormal liver function, muscle aches and pains. It is important to note that regular review should be done after drug therapy is initiated, such as blood lipids, liver function, creatine kinase, etc. Patients are advised to seek prompt medical attention if they have any discomfort.