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Should A Statin Be Taken To Reduce Heart Attack Risks?
I have type 2 diabetes, age 67, controlled by diet and exercise. I am about 15 lbs overweight. A1C have always been less than 7. Should I be taking a statin drug (like Lipitor) regardless of my cholesterol profile to lower the risk of my first heart attack? i have no history of symptomatic CAD. I have been on levothyroxine 0.1 and asa 81mg for 7 years. Thanks for your time.
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
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I understand your concerns. Statin is a very good drug for reducing the cholesterol levels.Usually it is prescribed irrespective of cholesterol levels.As you know,it definitely lowers the risk of future coronary artery disease.
Also as your age is 67 years,its better you take this drug for good benefits.
Hope you are happy with the answer.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM
I understand your concerns. Statin is a very good drug for reducing the cholesterol levels.Usually it is prescribed irrespective of cholesterol levels.As you know,it definitely lowers the risk of future coronary artery disease.
Also as your age is 67 years,its better you take this drug for good benefits.
Hope you are happy with the answer.
Thank you.
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