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How To Treat Tiredness And Fatigue In Diabetics?
my name is s.d.singh. I am 76 years old, I have B.P. & Diabetic within control.my lipid profile about 4 months ago was -total chol148mg%'ADHL 48mg%,LDL 82.2mg%,VLDL 17.8mg%,triglycerides 89mg%.being Diabetic Dr prescribed Atorvastatin 10mg/day to bring down LDL to less than 70mg%.After about 4 months,the results are total chol.110mg%,AHDL 47 mg% LDL 53.6mg% VLDL Chol 9.4mg%, triglycerides 47mg%.As side effects,Have reduced sleep to about 4 hrs at night,have lost about 2Kg Wt. from 64Kg to 62 Kg. Feel very tired & fatiuged.on seeing today"s results Dr. has prescribed to reduce the dose of Atorvastatin to 5mg/day.What should ido?
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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As your lipid levels are decreased,your doctor has decreased the dose of atorvastatin to 5mg.With this dosage your side effects like fatigue and tiredness will come down.
But don't stop the drug without doctors consultation.The lipid levels may increase again.
Hope you are happy with the answer.
Thank you
Welcome to HCM
As your lipid levels are decreased,your doctor has decreased the dose of atorvastatin to 5mg.With this dosage your side effects like fatigue and tiredness will come down.
But don't stop the drug without doctors consultation.The lipid levels may increase again.
Hope you are happy with the answer.
Thank you
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