My attitude is simple: A doctor can prescribe, but I decide if I'm going to take it or not. I also don't believe that it is possible to get something for nothing. Medications always
have some price, besides the cash you yak up at the pharmacy.

That aside, my cholesterol is slightly elevated. But, my PCP says that I am not overweight, not a smoker, very light drinker, and Blood pressure is most excellent. His prescription: Cut down on the red meat, cut WAY DOWN on the ice cream (problem for a New Englander, but I'm managing) and plenty of fruit and veggies. Cutting down on the red meat has not been a problem at all.