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Are Zetia And Avorstation Safe To Take For Elevated Cholesterol Levels?
My cardiologist wants me to take zetia in addition to the Avorstation 40 mg that I have been taking for about 9 months because my last blood test shows my cholesterol at the high end range. The other option in medication is to take crestor (I believe 20 mg instead of the other two medications above. I am 79 1/2 yrs, and I see one of the possible side effects in memory loss and confusion. I do not need that affect --- am I better to stay on avorstatiin and add zetia?
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
Hello,
Both the options are there. Memory loss and confusion are not common side effects, and we see those very rarely. So changing to Crestor is a good option, and if doesn't respond then it should be switched to Zetia and atorvastatin combination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
Both the options are there. Memory loss and confusion are not common side effects, and we see those very rarely. So changing to Crestor is a good option, and if doesn't respond then it should be switched to Zetia and atorvastatin combination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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