On call.  My last two blood tests showed that my cholesterol is too high.  My doctor wants me to take a statin drug, but I'd rather use a natural remedy.  I saw an ad for red yeast rice that says it's as effective as the statins, and I can get it without a prescription-- but should I?
Harvey B
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Simon
D001688:Biological Products / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL / Q000187:drug effects; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
D001688:Biological Products; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents; C117343:red yeast rice