Lovaza for high LDL? - HealthBoards Message Boards

Increased levels of LDL over time is the culprit, so during consultation with my doctor last week, I expected her to prescribe a low-dose generic statin to reduce LDL. I didn't know what Lovaza was until I got home and visited the Lovaza website indicating the product is designed to lower "very high triglycerides" My triglycerides are already normal and I need to lower my LDL, so why would my doctor prescribe Lovaza? However, my main concern is whether or not my doctor is right in prescribing Lovaza (or whether I should increase intake of equivalent OTC fish oil supplements for the purpose of lowering my LDL).