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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Nagamani Ng

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Generic Non Statin Cholesterol Drugs

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Dr.  Pavan Kumar Gupta MD

that there is some thinking that the statin drugs starve the brain of necessary cholesterol. My total cholesterol was 185 mg, HDL 43.4 mg, and LDL 127 mg in October, 2012. I have been taking... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

put me on Statin drugs, which I do not want to do. I exercise at a gym, eat extremely healthy ...I have high cholesterol - 418 total, 324 Ldl-c, 3307 Ldl-p, 77 Hdl-c. triglycerides 83, 1.2 mg/L C ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.     Meriton Siqeca MD

drug like statin varieties that remove LDL plague from arteries. So why the drugs? ...I did not have high cholesterol , or high blood pressure , but had a stint implanted in ER 5 weeks ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Meriton Siqeca ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

I TAKE LIVALO FOR CHOLESTEROL . THE OTHER DRUGS I TRIED, STATIN DRUGS I BELIEVE, MADE ME HURT LIKE I HAVE THE FLU. MY INSURANCE IS GIVING ME A FIT ABOUT LIVALO & I HAVE TO PAY $250 FOR IT. IS... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Prasad MD

Is it possible to reverse a borderline cholesterol level without using drugs. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prasad ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

I have been on a statin drug for several years now. My doctor insists on it but I don t like what I hear about it. My cholesterol was never very high, just somewhat over 200. I have now lost significant ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ahmed Habib MD

help lower cholesterol besides statin drugs and niacin? Thanks ... ... left side of my heart was somewhat swollen. My cardiologist feels crestor is one of the best drugs for ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ahmed Habib ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Indu Kumar MD

I recently had my semi annual blood test and was told that my total cholesterol was 199 and my LDL was 116. My physician has prescribed a statin drug and I do not want to start taking those drugs. Does... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Indu Kumar ( Radiologist)
Dr.  Indu Kumar MD

I'm getting my blood tested tomorrow to check my cholesterol. will they look for drugs such as marijuana in it? I'm getting my blood tested tomorrow to check my cholesterol. will they look for... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Indu Kumar ( Radiologist)
Dr.  Mamun Kabir MD

total 234, HDL Cholesterol 43, Triglycerides 176, LDL Cholesterol 156, CHOL/HDLC ratio 5.4, Non HDL Cholesterol 191. What do I need to do to lower these levels without taking statin... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mamun Kabir ( Internal Medicine Specialist)