Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Atorva Statin Prescribed For High Cholesterol. Can I Lower Cholesterol By Diet And Exercise?
i have high cholestrol and cardiologist prescribed atorva statin 20 mg but i get scared to start taking because once started one should take life time which i dont want to commit to take medicine for life time . whereas my physician says u may take Stator tablets 20 mg for six months and then stop. Offcourse i do exercise daily have diet food . So what is the best solution ?
Fri, 25 Jan 2013
Hi,
First of all I would like to know how high is your cholesterol level..Any family history?
If it is borderline high, then exercise and diet alone can control. That may take more than six months.
If you have been prescribed with 20 mg statin, I understand that cholesterol level is too high. It is not mandatory to take tablet for life long. Once the level comes down, you can maintain with diet control and exercise.
Take for six months and repeat cholesterol level.
First of all I would like to know how high is your cholesterol level..Any family history?
If it is borderline high, then exercise and diet alone can control. That may take more than six months.
If you have been prescribed with 20 mg statin, I understand that cholesterol level is too high. It is not mandatory to take tablet for life long. Once the level comes down, you can maintain with diet control and exercise.
Take for six months and repeat cholesterol level.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Steroid
Loading Online Doctors....