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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
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