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

Posted on Tue, 21 Mar 2023

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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

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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