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Cholesterol Medicine Livalo Inceased From 2 To 4 Mg I Have Been Experiencing Increased Anxiety And Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts

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Posted on Wed, 17 Jul 2024
Question: i just had my cholesterol medicine livalo inceased from 2 to 4 mg i have been experiencing increased anxiety and unwanted intrusive thoughts i also have a sinus infction with facial and head pressure can either one or both of these things be causing this problem
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
They can increase cholesterol.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Stress and anxiety are known to increase the cholesterol levels.
Also if you were using corticosteroid medications for sinus infection it can cause increased cholesterol levels.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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Cholesterol Medicine Livalo Inceased From 2 To 4 Mg I Have Been Experiencing Increased Anxiety And Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts

Brief Answer: They can increase cholesterol. Detailed Answer: Hello, Stress and anxiety are known to increase the cholesterol levels. Also if you were using corticosteroid medications for sinus infection it can cause increased cholesterol levels. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.