The only way to know if you have high cholesterol levels is to have a simple blood test. Lifestyle changes can help improve your overall cholesterol levels.
You are the most important member of your healthcare team. Talking openly with your healthcare team, combined with these tips, can help you manage your cholesterol and get the best results from your treatment.
Healthcare professionals (HCPs) work as a team to help manage your cholesterol and heart health. Together, they work to develop a personalized health plan for you. Members of your healthcare team may include:
A PCP is your first point of care for managing your overall health and preventing disease. Most PCPs are either general practitioners or internal medicine specialists.
Your PCP may recommend that you see a cardiologist. Cardiologists treat many heart conditions, like high LDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
CNSs are nurses with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise. They focus mainly on the patients with multiple conditions, like diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol. CNSs work in clinics and hospitals providing continuing care. They diagnose and treat disease. They also educate patients about their health conditions.
Endocrinologists are physicians who help treat conditions of the endocrine system. These conditions are usually the result of hormone-related issues. Examples are weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high triglycerides.
Lipidologists specialize in treating lipid disorders (high cholesterol or high triglycerides) and diseases related to metabolism (such as diabetes). They can help you manage your cholesterol by giving you advice about lifestyle changes. They can also help develop a treatment plan for you.
NPs are highly trained nurses who diagnose and help treat health conditions. NPs can usually prescribe medicines and act as your PCP.
PAs work under the direction of licensed doctors. They conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat diseases, and can give advice on preventative healthcare. They may also be able to give you medicine and play an active role in managing your heart health.
Infectious disease medicine is a subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on diagnosing and managing infections. Infectious disease physicians often manage patients with HIV/AIDS and other forms of immunodeficiency.
Other members of your healthcare team may be:
You are the most important member of your healthcare team. Talking openly with your healthcare team, combined with these tips, can help you manage your cholesterol and get the best results from your treatment:
Who should NOT take ZYPITAMAG?
ZYPITAMAG is not right for everyone. Do not take ZYPITAMAG if:
What is the most important information I should know and talk to my doctor about?
What are the most common side effects of ZYPITAMAG?
The most common side effects of ZYPITAMAG in clinical studies were:
This is not a complete list of side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of all drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store and take ZYPITAMAG?
Other important information I should know about ZYPITAMAG.
For additional information, please see the full Prescribing Information.