Cholesterol Management
Cholesterol Management in Spain and Portugal from UrgentDoc: a licensed, English-speaking doctor by video, usually within minutes, 24/7. Consultations from €39, with any prescription sent to your pharmacy.
About High Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a condition where you have too much cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol is a waxy substance needed for building cells, but high levels can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Management typically involves lifestyle changes and often medication.
Common Symptoms
- High cholesterol usually has no symptoms
- Detected through blood tests
- May cause yellowish deposits around eyes (xanthelasma)
- Fatty deposits in tendons (xanthomas)
- Chest pain if arteries are affected
- Symptoms of heart disease or stroke in severe cases
Common Causes
- Poor diet (saturated and trans fats)
- Lack of exercise
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Genetics (familial hypercholesterolemia)
- Age (cholesterol rises with age)
- Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Kidney or liver disease
Treatment Options
- Statin medications
- Non-statin cholesterol medications
- Ezetimibe (cholesterol absorption inhibitors)
- PCSK9 inhibitors for high-risk patients
- Fibrates for triglycerides
- Dietary modification guidance
- Exercise recommendations
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
When to Seek Medical Attention
While many cases of high cholesterol can be treated online, you should seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- •Blood test shows high cholesterol
- •Need cholesterol medication prescription
- •Due for medication refill
- •Want to discuss statin alternatives
- •Experiencing medication side effects
- •Family history of high cholesterol or heart disease
- •Multiple cardiovascular risk factors
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How It Works
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Get Treatment
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High Cholesterol Treatment FAQs
Can I get cholesterol medication prescribed online?
Yes, our doctors can prescribe statins and other cholesterol-lowering medications after reviewing your lipid panel results and cardiovascular risk factors.
Do I need a blood test before getting cholesterol medication?
Yes, a lipid panel blood test is needed to assess your cholesterol levels. Our doctors can order this test or review recent results to determine appropriate treatment.
What if I have side effects from statins?
Muscle pain and other side effects can occur with statins. Our doctors can adjust your dose, try a different statin, or recommend non-statin alternatives.
How often should cholesterol be monitored?
After starting medication, cholesterol should be checked in 4-12 weeks, then annually or as recommended. Our doctors will help you stay on track with monitoring.
Can lifestyle changes lower cholesterol without medication?
Diet, exercise, and weight loss can lower cholesterol. Our doctors will assess whether lifestyle changes alone are sufficient or if medication is needed based on your risk level.
Check Medicine Names in Spain
Brand names differ between countries, and these pages show each medicine's Spanish names and whether it needs a prescription in Spain.