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Last month on paid consultation Dr. On practo had prescribed Atorva 10 for reducing high LDL.
Now my question is Atorva is a blood thinner in allopathic medicine. Also Garlic is a thinner.
But as per one of the side effects of Atorva is it increases blood suger.
As per my past HBA1C test my average hba1c is 6.1 to 6.6. so please advise can I take both Atorva and Garlic for LDL or not. If yes then how to control hba1c
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Hi u should continue atorva and keep a check on ur lipid profile .
I would also like to know in detail your body weight , height and ur diet schedule so we can work on everything and see if any lifestyle changes can help
So please if u want detailed information kindly consult so i can guide you better
Take care
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Continue tab attorva
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Atrova is not blood thinner.
Atrova does cause rise in blood sugar but that needs monitoring and control of blood sugar. Atrova has to be continued.
You can take Atrova and Garlic together. You can monitor your coagulation profile after 2 weeks and every month thereafter.
But as a routine all those patients taking Atrova don't do coagulation profile routinely.
You don't control HbA1c. You control blood sugar.
Effects on HbA1c will be visible after 3 months.
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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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Atorva is cholesterol lowering agent it acts by blocking an enzyme which helps in cholestrol synthesis, atorva is not a blood thinner but it does mildly increase blood sugar.
The risk of atorva increasing blood sugar is out weighed by the benefits of decreasing cholestrol.
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best step for you is to consult a general medicine doctor, as it requires a detailed history, examination and relevant tests (like FBS, PPBS And lipid profile among others) to arrive at a proper diagnosis and assess your risk
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and yes you may take garlic along with atorva, remember to use the garlic in moderation as anything in excess is toxic.
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