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My recent check on total cholesterol was 245..is medication necessary..I have no complaint as such..pl advise what is the best medicine
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Take tablet Atorvastatin
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Kindly share the full report and need further history to suggest,
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I need to know your LDL cholesterol level before advicing
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At this age with hypertension... diabetes...i will suggest you to take
Tab atorvastatin 10 mg at night for a month.
You please modify your diet also.
Have a diabetic diet.
Low cholesterol diet.
Keep your self hydrated.
Go for morning and evening walks.
Reduce your salt intake.
Reduce your caffeine intake.
And don't take unnecessary stress.
Avoid alcohol
Stop smoking if you do.
It's not too much high but still it's high only.
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
Endocrinologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Likely needs treatment. Book an online consultation for further information. Likely rush 14% heart attack over next 10 years.
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