It’s staggering the amount of people that are dealing with cholesterol on their own, without speaking to the doctor.”
How can you learn about your unique statin status?
Did you know, 59% of people say it’s extremely important to them that their healthcare provider takes an individualized approach to selecting the right statin for them?
This quick questionnaire can help empower your cholesterol conversation
Answer these simple questions to better understand how your individual considerations matter when talking with your doctor about statin medication. You can also print a summary of your answers to help you master the cholesterol conversation during your next doctor’s visit.
1 Are you currently experiencing side effects on your statin?
2 Have you been switched from your first/previous statin?
3 Have you had a conversation with your doctor about being prescribed another statin?
4 Have you stopped taking your statin without talking to your doctor?
5 Besides high cholesterol, do you have other health conditions?
6 Did you tell your doctor about other medications or supplements you are taking? (This includes nonprescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements.)
7 In addition to having high cholesterol, check all that apply:
Please make sure that you have answered questions 1-6, above.
Thank you!
Your statin profile...
If you are experiencing side effects, now is the time to talk with your doctor.
All statins are not the same, and your body may respond differently based on your unique statin profile. It’s important for your doctor to understand the details behind all your personal attributes and other medical conditions/needs and medications.
Always keep the line of communication open with your doctor. Print out your profile summary, and bring it to your next doctor’s appointment to guide your conversation.
You are seeking a statin that’s best suited for you.
Letting your doctor know about other medications you may be taking is critical, because there could be a potential for drug interactions you might not notice. Sharing your individual profile with your doctor can help ensure that you are on a statin that is best suited to your individual needs.
Always keep the line of communication open with your doctor. Print out your profile summary, and bring it to your next doctor’s appointment to guide your conversation.
Show my responses
1
You are currently experiencing side effects on your statin.
1
You are currently not experiencing side effects on your statin.
2
You have been switched from a first/previous statin.
2
You have not been switched from another statin.
3
You have had a conversation with your doctor about being prescribed another statin.
3
You have not had a conversation with your doctor about being prescribed another statin.
4
You have stopped taking your statin but have not discussed this with your doctor.
4
You have not stopped taking your statin without talking to your doctor.
5
You have other health conditions besides high cholesterol.
5
You do not have other health conditions besides high cholesterol.
6
You told your doctor about other medications or supplements you are taking (including nonprescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements).
6
You did not tell your doctor about other medications or supplements you are taking (including nonprescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements).
7
In addition to having high cholesterol:
You have type 2 diabetes
You're of Asian descent
You're 65 years old or older
You've been diagnosed as HIV positive
You're currently taking a calcium channel blocker
You're currently taking warfarin
You have 2 or more risk factors for heart disease:
Abnormal blood cholesterol levels (dyslipidemia)
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Tendency to develop blood clots
Diabetes
Obesity
Sedentary lifestyle
High-fat, high-cholesterol diet
Cigarette smoking
Only 18% say they were told that their prescribed statin could potentially interact with other medications and supplements.
