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High cholesterol
What is a long term medication.
How long should one take a medicine to be considered it as long term
I have started taking a statin for high cholesterol for a month
Will it cause an increase in sgpt
Current sgpt 18
Current sgot 19
A/G ratio 2.34
Medicine currently prescribed is rosuvas 20mg
Will it cost side effects
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Long-term medications are those taken for months or longer to manage chronic conditions like high cholesterol. Rosuvas (rosuvastatin) lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular risk. Common side effects include muscle pain and occasional mild elevation of liver enzymes (SGPT/SGOT). Your current levels (SGPT 18, SGOT 19, A/G ratio 2.34) are normal, indicating no liver stress. Regular liver function tests (LFTs) every 3-6 months are essential while on statins. Report symptoms like muscle pain or jaundice promptly. Rosuvas is often a long-term treatment but is safe when monitored regularly, with adjustments.
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Get lipid profile done
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Please seek a formal consultation with a General Physician for clarification.
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Change life style n diet plan drastically, all problems shorted out slowly, effect is permanent. With treatment till u take it is ok, as u stop it increases.
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U can take it. Continue for 3 months and then get a lipid profile done to see the progress. Avoid oily food and red meat. Get some exercise ( cardios )
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Start with rosuvas 5
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It depends on your age,other risk factors,family history.
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Avoid oily and nonveg food.
Do regular exercise
avoid alcohol and smoking
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Continue medication..
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Avoid fried/oily /preservative food
avoid red meat
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Take more green vegetables
Free hand excercise/Walk for 30 min
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This medicine is totally fine and dont forget to take it in evening time,as it’s more effective when taking after dinner.As such no serious long term side effects.You can take it safely and keep follow up with your doctor monthly
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Need further information about your lipid profile
It's better to take atorva than rosuvas
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Avoid fried food and spicy food and
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Walk
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Savita Thakur
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Diet and lifestyle changes are must along with medication.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
Neuropsychiatrist
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Lucknow
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Start the medication along with life style modification
Regular walk exercise daily yoga
Control diet
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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Chennai
LFT looks normal continue medication as advised
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
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Hingoli
need more information
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
There is not much side effects of this medicine, definitely not increased in LFT.
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
General Physician
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Noida
Can take for years.How high is your cholesterol?
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lifestyle modifications
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
No side effects as such.
Longterm is for long duration.
Pls don't worry.
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Repeat lipid profile after two months
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Consultation
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General Physician
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Pune
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Dehradun
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