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Is Orva 10, Effective For Reducing Cholesterol?
Hi Dr Gupta
This is Deepak Acharjee, from Bangladesh, suffering cholesterol 257 point now in my blood. My doctor pescribed to take tablet Orva 10 (Atorvastatin 10 mg daily at night. I'm also taking every night. Is it the correct way to reduce cholesterol from my blood or give me suggessions.
This is Deepak Acharjee, from Bangladesh, suffering cholesterol 257 point now in my blood. My doctor pescribed to take tablet Orva 10 (Atorvastatin 10 mg daily at night. I'm also taking every night. Is it the correct way to reduce cholesterol from my blood or give me suggessions.
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
Dear Deepak Acharjee,
Atorvastatin is a good choice for lowering cholesterol. your doctor started from lower dose, which is quite logical.
I would advise you to keep your diet and exercise regularly to avoid further dose increases.
Wishing you good health
Regards,
Dr. Baghdasaryan
Atorvastatin is a good choice for lowering cholesterol. your doctor started from lower dose, which is quite logical.
I would advise you to keep your diet and exercise regularly to avoid further dose increases.
Wishing you good health
Regards,
Dr. Baghdasaryan
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