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Can Statin Cause Elevated Cholesterol Level In Blood?

M hdl and ldl have been normal in the last years with total cholesterol being 178.....I have heard such negative reports with the statin drug, I would like to stop. I am also on a blood thinner, clopidogrel and 81 mg aspirin each day. Do you think it would be ok to stop the statin drug?
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I opine stopping statin is not a wise decision at this juncture. These medicines are prescribed to you by your physician or the specialist whom you see often. These medicines are prescribed after careful consideration and investigation of your physical conditions. These prescriptions are well thought off. Therefore, you should consult your doctor for any alterations in your prescription. Moreover, clarifications through online health sites without providing all the relevant details, I afraid, could misfire. Thanks for the question, but be careful and consult your doctor.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
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Can Statin Cause Elevated Cholesterol Level In Blood?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I opine stopping statin is not a wise decision at this juncture. These medicines are prescribed to you by your physician or the specialist whom you see often. These medicines are prescribed after careful consideration and investigation of your physical conditions. These prescriptions are well thought off. Therefore, you should consult your doctor for any alterations in your prescription. Moreover, clarifications through online health sites without providing all the relevant details, I afraid, could misfire. Thanks for the question, but be careful and consult your doctor. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Take care.