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I started taking lipitor for cholesterol. Can i stop taking the medicine once i get down the cholesterol ?

i started takin lipitor 2wks ago, i would like 2 know if i can stop takin the meds once i get down my chelestrol 2 norm..i am 57years old.
Asked On : Sat, 19 Feb 2011
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hi.welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.usually drug is required for life long if tolerated.dose is adjusted according to response.contact treating doctor.
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