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Regarding rosuvastatin 10mg tablet
Hi,
I have recently been diagnosed with
Cholesterol in border level
LIPID PROFILE serum
Total cholesterol level - 207
Triglycerides - 101
HDL - 41
NON-HDL Cholestrol - 166
LDL Cholesterol - 145.8
CHOL/HDL Ratio - 5.05
I consulted in a nearby clinic and the doctor prescribed ROSUVAS 10MG for 30 days,
Can anyone help me if this will be a lifetime tablet??
Can I first try with lifestyle changes and then start with a tablet after a month or should I start taking now onwards?
Kindly give me suggestions
Answers (1)
Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Your cholesterol numbers are only mildly raised for your age, which is exactly the kind of result many doctors manage with diet and exercise for a few months before deciding on long-term medication. A statin like this isn't automatically a lifetime tablet; some people only need it short-term once lifestyle changes bring the numbers down, while others continue longer depending on other risk factors such as family history.
Next Steps
Go back to your prescribing doctor with this exact question, since starting now versus trialling lifestyle changes first depends on your full risk picture, not this report alone. Meanwhile cut fried food and added sugar, add daily exercise, and recheck your lipid profile after about three months.
Health Tips
Don't stop or skip the tablet on your own once you've started it; any change to the plan should go through your doctor.
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