There are some myths that cholesterol-lowering medications are very harmful. The truth is, side effects are very rare. According to the cardiologists at our Centre, the benefit of using the medication greatly exceeds the risk of side effects. When prescribing cholesterol-lowering drugs, doctors prescribe periodic blood tests to ensure that taking a particular medication is safe for that person. The consequences of dyslipidemia left untreated can be fatal, therefore, cooperation between the doctor and patient and mutual effort to stop the disease from progressing are absolutely necessary.  Medication is prescribed based on the cholesterol test results and on how much the cholesterol level has to be brought down; concurrent diseases are also taken into account. Sometimes the use of cholesterol medication is temporary and can be discontinued once the disease which caused the lipid imbalance is cured. However, patients who have chronic incurable diseases might have to take medication all their lives. Even whilst on medication, it is crucial that the patients change their lifestyle and make healthier choices: watch their diet, be physically active, quit habits damaging the cardiovascular system, such as smoking and alcohol use. These measures help mitigate cholesterol imbalance.