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High Cholesterol Prescription

SKU 1013
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€25.00

At a glance

 

Half of all adults are estimated to have raised cholesterol. Statins are a class of drugs that help lower cholesterol, by lowering cholesterol levels in the blood, to help prevent heart attacks and stroke. 

 

Studies show that, in certain people, statins reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from heart disease by 25-35%.

 

Statins help to lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. LDL cholesterol is frequently referred to as "bad cholesterol" as collects in the walls of your blood vessels, where it can cause blockages, resulting in a heart attack or stroke.

 

This service is for people who have been diagnosed with high cholesterol and have been established on a course of treatment by a GP or doctor. 

 

It is important that cholesterol levels are considered as part of an overall assessment of your risk of cardiovascular (heart) disease, which a GP can discuss with you.

 

Cholesterol is a natural fat that is made by many different cells in your body, primarily by cells in the liver. Some cholesterol is necessary to keep healthy.

 

The two main types of cholesterol are known as HDL-cholesterol (“good cholesterol”) and LDL cholesterol (“bad cholesterol”). LDL cholesterol is involved in forming blockages in the blood vessels, while HDL cholesterol may prevent these blockages from forming.

 

Healthy adults should aim for:

 

  • total cholesterol of 5 mmol/l or below
  • LDL-cholesterol of 3 mmol/l or below
  • HDL cholesterol- 1.2 mmol/L or more

 

Symptoms

 

Cholesterol is a natural fat that is made by many different cells in your body, primarily by cells in the liver. Some cholesterol is necessary to keep healthy.

 

The two main types of cholesterol are known as HDL-cholesterol (“good cholesterol”) and LDL cholesterol (“bad cholesterol”). LDL cholesterol is involved in forming blockages in the blood vessels, while HDL cholesterol may prevent these blockages from forming.

 

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is frequently referred to as "bad cholesterol" as it collects in the walls of your blood vessels, where it can cause blockages, resulting in a heart attack or stroke. Statins help to lower the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood. 

 

Treatments

 

At Irish GP we prescribe 4 different treatment types.

Healthy adults should aim for:

  • total cholesterol of 5 mmol/l or below
  • LDL-cholesterol of 3 mmol/l or below
  • HDL cholesterol- 1.2 mmol/L or more

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Prescription Questionnaire

Basic Information

Do you smoke, or have you recently quit smoking?

Substance

Smoking

Do you have any medical conditions?
Are you allergic to any medication or do you have any allergies?*
Triggers
Symptoms
Are you taking any medication? This includes non-prescription, over-the-counter medicines as well as herbal remedies.*
Have you recently stopped taking any medication?
Is there a history of any illness that runs within your family?
Cancer
Heart Disease
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol or Triglyeerides
Liver Disease
Alcohol or Drug Abuse
Anxiety, Depression or Psychiatric Illness
Tuberculosis
Anesthesia Complications
Genetic Disorder
Do you have any liver or kidney problems?
Have you had any heart problems, such as angina (chest pain) or a heart attack?
Have you ever had a stroke or 'mini stroke'?
Have you ever had any major surgery?

Result

Have you been diagnosed with acne by a GP or dermatologist?

Please consult your GP or book a GP video consultation before ordering.

Are you aware you should NOT USE more than one of the SAME TYPE of topical treatments at the SAME TIME? • Zineryt, Skinoren and Dalacin T - all antibiotics • Differin and Istorex - Both Retinoids • Duac - Antibiotic with peeling agent (benzoyl peroxide)

You should NOT USE more than one of the SAME TYPE of topical treatments at the same time. You may change your answer and continue.

Are you aware Lymecycline antibiotic tablets should not be taken whilst using Zineryt, Dalacin T and Duac (topical antibiotics)? • Lymecycline can be taken whilst using Differin or Istorex *

Lymecycline antibiotic tablets should not be taken whilst using Zineryt, Dalacin T and Duac (topical antibiotics). You can change your answer and continue.

Are you aware it usually takes 6-8 weeks or more of continuous usage for treatments to work? If there is no improvement after 14 weeks, treatment should be reviewed and changed.

It often takes 8 weeks or more for treatment to work. You can change your answer and continue.

Are you aware, if acne has cleared-up, treatment can sometimes be stopped or reduced after 4 to 6 months? *

Acne treatment can sometimes be stopped or reduced after 4 to 6 months, if acne has cleared up. You can change your answer and continue.

Are you aware you should see a GP face-to-face if acne is scarring or getting worse?

You should see consult a GP if acne is scarring or getting worse. You can change your answer and continue.

Are you aware topical treatments containing retinoids and peeling agents (Differin, Isotrex and Duac) can be irritant?

Topical treatments containing retinoids and peeling agents (Differin, Isotrex and Duac) can be irritant. Irritation can be reduced by starting treatment on alternate days, and building up to the prescribed dose as tolerated. You can change your answe

Sex - Male or Female
Are you aware the following treatments should NOT be used if you are pregnant or breast feeding? •Differin •Isotrex •Duac •Lymecycline •Skinoren Details can be found in the ‘patient information leaflets’

Differin, Isotrex, Duac, Lymecycline should NOT we used or taken whilst pregnant or breast feeding. You can change your answer and continue.

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