- In this report
- Overview
- When do you need treatment?
- Statin comparison
- Our Best Buy statins
- What your readings mean
- How low should you go?
- How safe are statins?
TREATMENTS RATED
Find out which therapies work best for high cholesterol.
COST-EFFECTIVE DRUGS
Learn more from our Best Buy Drugs report.
March 2009
What your readings mean
This table shows the target total cholesterol, LDL, and HDL levels that your doctor may want you to aim for.
| Total Cholesterol Level | Category |
|---|---|
| Less than 200mg/dl | Desirable |
| 200-239 mg/dl | Borderline |
| 240 mg/dl and above | High |
| LDL Cholesterol Level | Category |
| Less than 100mg/dl | Optimal |
| 100-129mg/dl | OK but less than optimal |
| 130-159mg/dl | Borderline high |
| 160-189mg/dl | High |
| 190mg/dl and above | Very high |
| HDL Cholesterol Level | Category |
| Less than 40mg/dl | Risky, not good |
| 41-59mg/dl | OK but less than optimal |
| 60mg/dl and above | Good, helps lower risk |
