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Can I Stop Taking Aspavor For Cholesterol?
I am 49 years old woman, i was diognosed with high cholestrol 6 months ago. The dr descibed aspavor 20mg. I have terrible back pain, pain in my leg muscle, i gained 6 kg. after i questioned the side affects, i was diognosed on some one else's tests. Can i just stop using aspavor without problems.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
Dear Madam
Thanks for your query.
You should consult your doctor on priority and also get your lipid levels checked.
Normally I would stop statin therapy, sometime for a while, if myalgias and fatigue are really troubling my patients. I
If your actual levels are also high and warrant therapy, life style modification can be tried first. Best decision can be taken by your treating physician and you.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
Thanks for your query.
You should consult your doctor on priority and also get your lipid levels checked.
Normally I would stop statin therapy, sometime for a while, if myalgias and fatigue are really troubling my patients. I
If your actual levels are also high and warrant therapy, life style modification can be tried first. Best decision can be taken by your treating physician and you.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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