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My doctor prescribed statins 10mg for 2
My doctor prescribed statins 10mg for 2 months due to elevated total cholesterol - 270 Ldl - 185, Vldl - 27, Non Hdl - 216, Hdl - 46.. I heard once we start taking statins we should never stop them should keep taking them for whole life, dear Doctor's kindly reply is it true or no problem if i take it for 2 months, I'm worried? I don't have any other health issues other than high cholesterol..
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Just Lipids abnormal values alone do not warrant medicines.
Must take full clinical evaluation like family history, diabetes, kidney and liver profile.
Statins have to be used judiciously.
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Kindly continue statins till you get your lipid profile redone.
Also pay attention to exercising minimun 30mins for 4 days a week.
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Okay, so the point is before starting statins, it is an algorithm to maintain lifestyle modifications. Plz comsult online with details like your weight/BMI.
We shall continue statins if required, and as long as they are needed.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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Its depends on patient status.Need detailed history and evaluation with all reports.
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