question: I am a 64 year old male with hypothyroidism. I take 100mg of synthroid a day and my total cholesterol is 235 and LDL is 161. I am concerned about statin drugs and their side effects. My doctor said my thyroid tests show I am in the low normal range and thought raising my thyroid medicine might help with the high cholesterol. The doctor also suggested pravastatin or welchol. Should I hold off on taking these until the higher thyroid meds take effect and the cholesterol levels can be retested?