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What Does This Lipid Profile Test Report Indicate?
Question: my total cholesterel is 156 but my hdl is 64 should I double my medicine
Brief Answer:
No need
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but there is no need to double the dose of Atorvastatin. As Hdl levels above 60mg/dl Is considered protective, while cholesterol levels below 200 mg/ dl are desirable.. I hope I answered your question. If you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion and rate the answer.
No need
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but there is no need to double the dose of Atorvastatin. As Hdl levels above 60mg/dl Is considered protective, while cholesterol levels below 200 mg/ dl are desirable.. I hope I answered your question. If you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion and rate the answer.
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