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Can statins stoped once started? My cholesterol levels are in borderline high side since last one year. Doctor want to start medicines, but I want to delay it by one or two months to give one more shot to lifestyle changes. Can I do it and if once started can they be stopped later in life?
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Yes. Adequate cholesterol level by diet and exercise will do.
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