Human: I've heard that if you have high cholesterol you should take a cholesterol lowering drug. Is this true? Assistant: 
Yes, it is true that if you have high cholesterol you should take a cholesterol lowering drug. Cholesterol lowering drugs are used to reduce the level of bad cholesterol in your blood. Bad cholesterol is called LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein). High levels of bad cholesterol can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke. So taking a cholesterol lowering drug can help protect you from these health risks.