Determine Whether Your Child Needs Cholesterol Medication

• 1). Have your child's pediatrician administer a cholesterol test.
  
  
• 2). Determine whether your child's cholesterol level falls within the recommended range for taking cholesterol medication. According to the American Association of Pediatrics, your child may need to take a statin medication if his low density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad", cholesterol level is great than 190 mg/dl.
  
  
• 3). Have your child's cholesterol level tested a second time to ensure that the first reading was accurate and that she requires medication.
  
  

Treating Your Child's Cholesterol Problem With Medication

• 1). Read the patient package insert that accompanies your child's statin medication. Be sure to know what side effects to watch for.
  
  
• 2). Administer the recommended dosage of statin medication to your child, according to the information provided with the medication.
  
  
• 3). Monitor your child for any adverse reactions to the medication. If any adverse reactions occur, discontinue use immediately and contact your child's physician.