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Suggest Remedy For Cholesterol
I have elevated Billiruben 2.3; I Have had this most of my life. I am 57 and my LDL just came back at 153. Last year it was 118; Despite a healthy diet and exercise 4-5 x per week, my bad cholesterol continues to climb. Would a statin be benefical to me despite the risks? which one?
Fri, 30 Jan 2015
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Since your cholesterol is high,you can start statins preferably Atorvas 5mg once daily.Repeat your lipid profile after 6months.thankyou
Since your cholesterol is high,you can start statins preferably Atorvas 5mg once daily.Repeat your lipid profile after 6months.thankyou
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