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How Can Elevated Cholesterol Levels Be Treated?
My doctor has prescribed Lipitor 80 mgs daily I thought that was very high I know my triglycerides and bad cholesterol were very high I had a mild heart attack. But I know how to lower my triglycerides and bad cholesterol naturally I ve done it before and I had all my numbers very good without Lipitor. I ve been on this high dose for a month and a half I really don t like taking it. what do you think?
Thu, 20 Sep 2018
Hello,
You can go for dietary modifications and physical exercises like swimming. Avoid fat and oily foods. You can gradually taper the statin dose.
Abrupt stopping is not recommended and can lead to potential side effects.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
You can go for dietary modifications and physical exercises like swimming. Avoid fat and oily foods. You can gradually taper the statin dose.
Abrupt stopping is not recommended and can lead to potential side effects.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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