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Should The LDL Levels Be Below 70 While On Pravastatin?
I am a 64 year old male with a excellent exercise regimen and in great shape. However, my LDL reading is 83 with taking 40mg of Pravastatin.My overall colesterol reading is 150. Does the LDL reading need to be below 70?Thank you for you assistance.Bob
Mon, 8 Oct 2018
Hi,
Your cholesterol levels are in normal range and no need to decrease below 70. So continue above medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Your cholesterol levels are in normal range and no need to decrease below 70. So continue above medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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