hi your not that far over the top there are lots of ways of bringing it down even before you think of statins these you don't really want to take more later. google natural ways out of high cholesterol you can start taken a 50/50 mix of cayenne pepper and turmeric these will help clean plaque out of your blood this is a good start just read up about both for lowering cholesterol. i do take them daily for keeping my blood clean as a way over ed i mix both into tomato paste and keep it thinned down with olive oil for you to start with first mix only to a heat that suits you then overtime you can build it up take it 3 times a day for 2 weeks then 2 week twice a day then just once a day first thing in the morning. you take 3 teaspoons and wash each one down with water. to also help add very fine chopped garlic mixed with dried parsley and olive oil do a whole head in a 6oz jar keep both in the fridge. ok statins have a read on www. spacedoc. com its not a joke site its full of facts lots to read and take in. do hope this helps you. good luck
my ldl is 201. my total cholesterol is 263. my weight is 139 never smoked. should i take medication? . normal blood pressure. good diet. i exercise regularly.