Thank you both. I am taking this till my first lipid panel then if the combination of strict avoidance of alcohol and sugars/ starch along with the tricor reduce the numbers greatly. I will rely only on diet. I did find out today that I have inappropriate sinus tach, which the doc says will go away in time. Beta blockers and 45 minute brisk walks to build stamina. One day too I will try to remove those from my medicine chest. Stay well.