Received Chol Readings Today Total Was 238, LDL Was 161

received chol readings today total was 238, LDL was 161 and HDL was 161 Dr. called in 40mg Zocor to pharmacy. I wondered if that seems a little high dosage to begin with and would like to wait until Monday when I have an appointment with him to discuss it. Will it hurt to wait to begin to take it and does that dosage seem out of line?