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Should Aztor Be Continued If Cholesterol Is Under Control?

if one's cholestorl is ok or underrange, should one continue Aztor? i am taking 10 mg since 2 years, but sometime i break or discontinue it for fewdays and weeks, does it make any difference, can't we take it 2 or 3 times within week?
shyam shrestha
kathmandu, Nepal
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Hi,

You have normal cholesterol levels because your medication controls it. If you stop taking the medication or take with intervals your cholesterol will rise and your cardiovascular risk will increase.

Take care
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Should Aztor Be Continued If Cholesterol Is Under Control?

Hi, You have normal cholesterol levels because your medication controls it. If you stop taking the medication or take with intervals your cholesterol will rise and your cardiovascular risk will increase. Take care