Suggest Alternative Medication Other Than Niacin To Effectively Treat High LP (a)
Question: My understanding is that high lp(a) should be reduced with niacin and that statins don’t help. I’m sensitive to niacin and fainted previously from taking one. Are there other alternatives? My # is 199.
Brief Answer:
Long term statin therapy does help in reducing LP (a).
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
After going through the medical details provided by I understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that long term statin therapy does help in reducing lp(a).
Whats the dose of crestor you are taking and when was the last time you checked your cholesterol profile?
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Long term statin therapy does help in reducing LP (a).
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
After going through the medical details provided by I understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that long term statin therapy does help in reducing lp(a).
Whats the dose of crestor you are taking and when was the last time you checked your cholesterol profile?
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
50 mg
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The lowest dose that you can start with is 50 mg tablet taken once a day.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
50 mg
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The lowest dose that you can start with is 50 mg tablet taken once a day.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad