Here is a link to a site with answers to all your questions about High Cholesterol. Have a read.
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/fac ... olemia.htm
This is an extract:
How is high cholesterol treated ?
Cholesterol-lowering medicine is needed if your total cholesterol level remains higher than 5mmol/l and you already have cardiovascular disease.
Medication may also be needed when changes to diet and lifestyle fail to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
Did you know?
There are now national guidelines to help your doctor estimate the cardiovascular risk for your cholesterol and blood pressure readings.
Your doctor can calculate your 'cardiovascular risk' based on key numbers such as blood pressure, weight and medical history.
UK guidelines are that medication should be started when an individual's risk of coronary disease is greater than 30 per cent over 10 years.
Statins (eg simvastatin, atorvastatin, rosuvastatin) are the most effective medicines for lowering cholesterol. These reduce the production of 'bad' LDL cholesterol by the liver, which decreases LDL cholesterol blood levels by up to 50 per cent.
Although statins are normally very effective, non-statin treatments such as Ezetrol (ezetimibe) are available if there are any problems with side-effects such as muscle pains. These can also be used in conjunction with statins if cholesterol levels remain high, or if a high level of statin causes side effects. Older treatments also exist such as fibrates which can be very effective when used in conjunction with more modern treatments.
As for the Fish Oli Capsules....I presume you are getting them on prescription ? Omacor is the usual choice.
Ken.