At GoMed, patients frequently ask our pharmacists: "What is the solution for fatty liver, high cholesterol, and dizziness?"

When dealing with fatty liver disease, managing high cholesterol, or trying to figure out what causes dizziness, it is incredibly tempting to reach straight for natural supplements or quick-fix drugs. However, because these symptoms can have very different—and sometimes serious—underlying causes, the single most important step is getting proper tests done before starting any treatment. Please do not self-medicate without consulting a doctor.

🩺 The "Test First" Rule

Before starting any new medication or supplement regimen, a doctor will likely recommend these key checks:

• Liver Function Test (LFT) — to assess the liver and confirm the severity of a fatty liver.
• Lipid Profile — to accurately check cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
• Fasting Blood Sugar — to rule out diabetes or insulin resistance.
• Full Blood Count (FBC) — to check for anemia, which is a very common cause of dizziness.
• Blood Pressure Check

💊 Possible Treatments (Based on Your Results)

Only AFTER your doctor has reviewed your test results, they might recommend a tailored treatment plan that includes:

• Omega-3 Supplements: Omega 3 supplements (like Daravit Omega Plus) are excellent for supporting liver health and reducing inflammation. While they lower blood fats like triglycerides, they do not replace prescription medicines if your LDL ("bad") cholesterol is dangerously high.
• Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs (Statins): If your lipid profile shows severely high cholesterol, your doctor might prescribe a statin medication (such as Atorvastatin or Rosuvastatin). These are highly effective but are strictly prescription-only.
• Vitamin E: You may have read about using Vitamin E for fatty liver. Medical Caution: High doses of Vitamin E can be risky and should ONLY be used in specific, doctor-guided cases of fatty liver disease. Taking it blindly is medically unsound and can be dangerous.
• B-Complex Vitamins: If your FBC test reveals that your dizziness is related to a nutrient deficiency or anemia, a B-Complex vitamin might be recommended to help restore your balance.

🏃 Lifestyle Changes Are Essential

No drug or supplement works alone. You must pair your medical treatment with a healthy diet, drastically reduced sugar and fried foods, regular physical activity, and good hydration.

The main takeaway? Always do the tests first. Your treatment must be safely tailored to your unique body based on actual lab results, rather than self-medicating.

Chat with Us! Have more questions? Chat directly with a GoMed Pharmacist on Telegram today—we are here to support you safely and confidentially.

read more GoMed health related blog posts here