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Conditions in DepthThis page contains the basic information about High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia) . High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)PrognosisThe effectiveness of following a healthy diet and using medications to lower cholesterol varies from person to person. On average, diet and exercise can lower LDL cholesterol by about 10%. Medications can lower LDL cholesterol by another 20% to more than 50%.
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Last Modified: 8/21/2006
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