What Is The Dosage Of Atorvastatin For Normal Cholesterol Levels?

Posted on Sun, 16 Nov 2014

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Sun, 16 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hi,
I had asked your specialist for a revised advise, after I attached a new report that states cholestrol levels are under control now. He had suggested Atorvastatin 40 mg. He had suggested, I continue life long. I wanted a second opinion on this. Also, if I do need to take this medicine life long, should I go for a lesser mg ? Please advise

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may have to

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us.

Life long simply doesn't mean the same dose all life. You may have to get the cholesterol levels checked regularly and according to that dose of your medication must be altered.

The dosage you are on now suits to the present cholesterol levels.

regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (10 hours later)

Hi Doctor,

Thanks for your view. Not to be-little you, can I get a reply for a cardio specialist please.

- XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Sure

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Sure, you can get an cardiologist opinion but for the same you have to ask your query in " Ask a Specialist " service.

regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar