High Cholesterol

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High Cholesterol

Asked for Male, 41 Years

I had my lipid profile checked three months ago, and my cholesterol was high, so my doctor started me on Tonact 20 once daily. If my cholesterol comes back to normal or below normal, can I stop this medication? Please advise.

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Dr. Avishkar Agrawal Interventional Cardiologist 8 yrs exp Jaipur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Avishkar Agrawal

Interventional Cardiologist 8 yrs exp Jaipur

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Depends on your risk category which includes baseline lipid profile, diabetic status, and heart / brain related issues, functional level and life style Generally : High risk we continue lifelong Medium risk - trial of low dose and then continuation of reduced dose Low risk - trial of stoppage Do not stop without doctors approval.

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