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Persistent high cholestrol

2025-01-13 14:13:17
My dad had levels above 200 total and 150 for triglyceride and 170 for ldl since 5 years, he took statins it came down but after leaving it again shooted up.... statins cause him muscle pain, is there no other cure for familial hypercholestrolemia?
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Yes...u can take statin sparing drugs..but please consult your doctor before starting those

Answered2025-01-15 09:32:41

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