text: what can be done to lower the cholesterol and trygricerids levels; i can't do exercise and on diet every day! i always use lopid pills 600mg when i feel bad: tired, sleepy, weak, etc. is there a better treatment? both levels always go high: chol: 245 and trygl: 425 average and then i lower then down to 200 average. i' m tired of this game; need some help. ask your physician about a statin to help lower the ldl and total cholesterol.  ask about tricor, zetia, and/or niaspan or niacin to help lower your triglycerides.  to lower your ldl and total cholesterols, stay away from cheese, red meat, and any type of animal fatty foods. to lower your triglycerides, limit your sweets, alcohol, carbohydrates (which quickly turn into sugar in the body), this includes natural sugars (as in fruits) also...it is still sugar. no more than about 3 servings of fruits a day, including juices. if you like carbohydrates, choose high fiber carbs.  and you should think about diet and exercise every day, don't wait until it is too late.