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My total cholesterol is 254 and ldl is 166 and my sgpt is 108 and sgot is 120 my dr is giving me statin i want second opinion should i need to take statin or continue on healthy diet

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It all depends on the overall situation than just a set of lab value. I suggest a consultation with a cardiologist ...  Read More

Doctor, I have Total cholesterol of 266, Serum TGLY is 288, Serum LDL Chol is 186, Non HDL is 221. Can I take statins in low dose for few days? Thanks in advance.

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Yes you can take ...  Read More

Male 30 108kg 180cm BP 150/80 Total Cholesterol 239mg/dL HDL 37 mg/dL Triglyceride 141 mg/dL LDL 164 mg/dL Currently on a KETO diet and have lost 6.5 kg in the last month I have been prescribed lovastatin 10mg once a day. Should I be taking statins considering that stats above?

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Hi, I can see that you have consulted a cardiologist. You have also decided to lose weight. At your age you will be able to get fit within a few months. Your BP will also come under control when you g ...  Read More

My father is diabteic and he is taking statin from 15years i see many posts on how bad are statin for long term how can I make my father to stop taking statin and how can help i help him in controlling his cholesterol

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Diet modification required. Daily physical activity atleast 30 minutes per day. Avoid trans fat, saturated fats. Minimise pufa in diet. Avoid heavy fatty meal. Small Frequent meals preferred with sala ...  Read More

Hi. My LdL was 294 in Feb 2022. I was put on statins. Now my LDL is 75. My HDL is 40. Can I discontinue use of Statins? Currently taking rosuvastatin.

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Can do , repeat Lipid profile after 3 months , Continue lifestyle changes ...  Read More

Dear doctors, from what i've heard from relatives and online , statins have severe side effects on liver and muscles. Then why are people put on statins?? And is there any way to reduce it's side effects? My dad is on tab. Rosuvas 10 mg. Please shed some light on this topic. Are statins safe or what?

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Statin group of drugs are given for hyperlipidemia.sometimes it's given adjunct with antihypertensive drug. There's few side effects of statin drug like steatorrhea, farting, dizziness etc. which can ...  Read More

Please shed light on statins, if we don't have diabetes or blood pressure , just high cholestrol should we get ct angiogram done and if there is obstruction in arterty then only go on statin? If not then improve diet?

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With only high cholesterol, there is no recommendation for CT angiogram. Please consult. ...  Read More

Can i stop taking statins once i completed the course given by the doctor if the lipid profile comes to normal after re test, i don't have any heart, sugar or Bp problems only my total cholesterol is elevated 270.. i heard those who begin taking a statin medication will have to take it for the rest of their lives it is true kindly reply plz..

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Will need to review the baseline lipid profile and then the response after medication to judge whether to be continued at same dose...or reduced...or to be stopped.Shall need further specific informat ...  Read More

It is said that once we go on statins we should not stop it. My dad does not have diabetes or any other issues , just high ldl values , is statin really needed? Doctor recommended tab rosuvas 10 mg but it has severe side effects

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Sir my mother of age 52 taking bp medicine cresar am and depran L ...lipid profile report is attached...is there any need of start statin now?

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consultation is advisable for detailed discussion and medication ...  Read More

Respected Doctors, May I take Zolfresh 5 mg SoS for sleep issue. Ongoing meds - CCB, Beta Blocker and Statin. Is it safe. Please guide. Regards

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

Does taking statins cause ed. I'm in. It since 4 days Should I stop it Really confused now Please help

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I was taking statin 5mg rosuvastatin for past 3 years and my wife is pregnant now. Is there a chance that my medication affects the baby now or in future after birth?

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Hello Docs, I came across few posts, videos online where a Cardiologist from US was telling that Statin drugs have side effects related to brain. Since brain needs Cholesterol, lack of it can cause issues. Not sure how true is this, can taking Statin drugs life long have side effects, impact?

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Every medicine has minimal side effects. Statins are safe medicines. And it reduces cardiovascular risk . ...  Read More

I take Atrova 10 for cholesterol. I have forgotten my dose for one day. Is there too much to worry about? Or can I continue taking it from tomorrow again?

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Nothing to worry Continue from next day ...  Read More

Hi, My age 32 Male, my Triglycerides is 179 , LDL is 100, HDL is 26. Do I need any medicine for Triglycerides or LDL??

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No Lifestyle modification necessary ...  Read More

Can one take Vitamin K +D3 supplement if on Statin. Is it safe to consume vitamin k with Statin everyday?

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Yes dear ofcrs you can take it , rather it's beneficial to take it.. ...  Read More

Dear Sir/ ma'am I had chest pain and it's radiated to back side and left arm therefore i have done ECG . It's showing non specific t wave abnormality. Lipid profile LDL 139 rest all are normal Hb1ac 6.4 Physician started rosuvastatin 10 mg I am taking rosuvastatin 10 mg since 3 days. I am experiencing muscle pain leg and hand, weakness and fever l

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You can visit a cardiologist/ physician , get serum CPK-MB level. if CPK-MB elevated Umay have to stop rosuvastatin and look for alternative ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, as per doctor advise I am taking Rozat 10 for last 8 to 9 months. My total cholesterol = 92 TG = 109 HDL = 22 LDL = 37 VLDL = 33 Do I need to continue Rozat 10?? The problem is, if I stop statin medicines, my triglyceride level goes to 200. Kindly advice please.

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Reduce to Rozat 5. Repeat lipid profile after 6 weeks ...  Read More

Does Rosawastin 10 mg if I will continue for life time will it cause sugar level increase ?? Will Bp and sugar will increase with continuing with statins ? Thanks Thanks

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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

How can I reduce statins. I am monitoring my cholesterol by doing tests each month. So if I am taking statins 10 days in month my cholesterol labels are okay. Is it okay to take statins 10 days in a month. Or should I take it regularly. I want to reduce the statins to avoid side effects.

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Best alternative is exercise. Can take it safely otherwise without any discernible significant side effect. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am 30 years old male. My LDL is 110 and triglyceride is 264. Doctor prescribed rozavel f 5 . Is it a safe to take statin and fenofibrate combination?

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Yes it's safe and a recommended one ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Does Fenofibrate increase blood sugar and blood creatinine level? Which one is better to reduce triglyceride Statin or Fenofibrate?

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No these are not side effects of fenofibrate. Fenofibrate is better. Take under medical prescription ...  Read More

I'm 48 M. I did health lab testing today. It looks to me that I'm having higher cholesterol. Total cholesterol 234, TGL 211, HDL 49. Do I need to start any medication for lowering TGL? such as statins etc., I'm daily walking for around 1hour for ~6kms minimum Thanks for advice

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Try brisk walking and reduce weight ...  Read More

Hi, Is it fine to take Covid-19 vaccine with Statins? Do I need to stop taking Statins few days before the vaccination?

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No need to stop them. ...  Read More

Is it safe to take aspirin and Statin medicine when I am continuing SSRI medicines?? I am taking Flunil 20 for last 8 months , after Covid recently, doctor prescribed Ecosprin75 and statin medicine. Is it safe to continue??

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Nothing to worry about continuation of SSRIs .if u have past history of any blood in vomitus or stools take PPIs .wish u a good recovery ...  Read More

I consulted a doctor and he prescribed 10 mg statin course for 1 month to reduce triglycerides. I am reading on net and everywhere it's written that it needs to be taken life long. So, I am a bit worried of this 1 month course will later lead me to its medication for whole life. Can you please confirm if statin therapy is given for few weeks, just

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First u need to see the cause of hypertriglyceridemia. First treatment is always lifestyle modifications. Need detail lipid profile to comment about medication ...  Read More

Hi everyone, I'm 28, female on medication for high cholesterol (Rosuvastatin 5mg) Should I continue to take the tablet while getting vaccinated. The vaccination drive have started in my institute and I'm a little worried about taking the vaccine because of my underlying health issue. Please help me out.

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You can take vaccine No problem with statins ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I'm 33 years old male. I have high cholesterol close 280 three months back. But I'm not diabetic. My general physician suggested me to start taking Rosuvastatin 5mg. I check my cholestol after an month of statin therapy, the levels were under control. Again I checked it after 2 months of statin therapy. It was under control. And

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Rosuvastatin is safe to use and should be continued if you have a family history. Cholesterol can be managed with diet and exercise also. But there is no harm in continuing rosuvastatin. Headaches ca ...  Read More

My mother is on Rosuvastatin 10mg + fenofibrate 160 for approximately 3 years now. Now lipid profile is very much under control and triglycerides 91. Want to be only on Rosuvastatin 5mg and stop fenofibrate 160mg. Is there any issue if we abruptly withdraw fenofibrate 160 and keep rosuvastatin.

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Hi. You can continue only rosuvastatin 5mg and check fasting lipid profile after 2 months ...  Read More

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