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2021-06-11 17:51:58
I am 23 years old and whenever i check my cholestrol its high. Ldl will be more than 150 and normal cholestrol 240 above .. i consulted a doctor and he gave me atorvastatin 10 mg... For 1 month... So i am trying to stop taking medicines ..how can i stop it ...but still cholesterol is in border. ..is it ok to take medicines in this age
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Medicine not required... With diet and exercise you can reduce..

Answered2021-06-12 01:30:39

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Consult in person plz to solve all queries

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