When considering your doctors advice on a new prescription it is always worth considering the benefits of the drug. Many of the drugs for treatment of cholesterol and heart conditions, diabetes and  stroke have been around a very long time. Do you think to ask how that drug will benefit you and what the hard evidence is that it will give you a better quality of life with longer life expectancy? This thought provoking article may help with some questions next time you are offered medication. https://sebastianrushworth.com/2022/06/14/should-the-patient-really-get-the-drug/