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Prescription Drugs For High Cholesterol

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Dr.     Meriton Siqeca MD

I did not have high cholesterol , or high blood pressure , but had a stint implanted in ER 5 weeks ago because of 100% blockage of the left descending ventricle. My question is why am I on drugs... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Meriton Siqeca ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Anantharamakrishnan MD

drugs (mecobalamin & fibator)..also kindly inform what side effects to expect with these drugs alone ... View answer

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Dr. Anshul Varshney MD

What do you recommend for reducing high level cholesterol without taking drugs? Cholesterol 311, Triglycerine 131, HDL 61, VLDL 34, LDL 216, %HDL 20, Chol HDL Ratio 5. I am a vegetarian with some fish,... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Anshul Varshney ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

I have high cholesterol - 418 total, 324 Ldl-c, 3307 Ldl-p, 77 Hdl-c. triglycerides 83, 1.2 mg/L C .... Everything but the cholesterol looks ok, with a moderate calcium score close to low. My doctor... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ivo Ditah MD

Hello Dr. What causes high cholesterol levels? Please does cow skin content high cholesterol? ... View answer

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Dr.  K. Naga Ravi Prasad MD

I have been on statin drugs for high cholesterol for 3 years. About 2 years ago I developed neck pain and muscle weakness that comes and goes. I just finished physical therapy for neck pain. It... View answer

Answered by : Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Kathy Shattler MD

I just had a blood test.All normal but High Cholesterol and the following:Hematocrit 45.5, MCV 101.9, MCH 34.5 and RDW 16.0. Understanding the high cholesterol means statin drugs here I... View answer

Answered by : Kathy Shattler ( Dietitian & Nutritionist)
Dr.  ERVINA SHIRKA MD

I am concerned about my total cholesterol I am 44 years old, male Total 248, HDL is 42, LDL 162 ..., weight and lack of exercise. Id like to avoid using drugs. I do not smoke, I do not drink. Thoughts? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. ERVINA SHIRKA ( Cardiologist)
Dr.   Meriton Siqeca MD

me a prescription for Crestor 5mg. I really do not want to take drugs to lower this, but he says that ...I am a 49 yr old female with a cholesterol level of 253, LDL 197. My father died at 56 of ... View answer

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Dr.   Meriton Siqeca MD

i have high cholesterol. I can not tolerate any cholesterol lowering drugs, from statins to zetia. I get terrible leg pain. I have lost about 40 pounds slowly and am still trying to loose... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Meriton Siqeca ( Cardiologist)