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High Cholesterol, Triglycerides
Hi, I did health checkup and could see my cholesterol level is high - 286 (HDL -33, LDL- 253)
Triglycerides- 338. I did went to a doctor and i was prescribed tablet Rozavel - 10mg for 2 months and come back with lab test.
Question1: Is it okay to take tablet for 2 months and then do test as he said and then just follow proper diet and exercise?
Question2: My HBA1C shows 6.1 based on lab report, is it a concern? The tablet he prescribed - Rozavel, shows side effect as increase in sugar level when i browsed. Could you please advise?
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Rozavel belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart disease. It's essential for you to take this medication as prescribed and also do mild to moderate exercise. You HbA1C levels show that you in pre-diabetic. You need to bring it under 5.7. Well balanced diet plan and exercise along with medication will help.
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