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Reduced Triglyceride Level From 264 To 80 After Taking Astrovastin Calcium. Can Medicine Be Stopped?

my triglyceride level became high(264) and asked doctor and he advised me to take astrovastin calcium 160 four months and then i rechecked my triglyceride level now it is at 78. I asked to my doctor then he advised me to take astrovastin calcium 10 for three months and after i rechecked my triglyceride and now it is 80.Can i stop to take medicine and what should i eat for a healthy life.
Thu, 22 Aug 2013
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Hi,
Now you can stop taking Atorvastatin after consulting your doctor.
Take low fat and carbohydrate diet.
Avoid sweets, cheese, panier and other oily things.
Go for regular physical exercise like walking, running, swimming for 30-40 minutes daily for five days in a week.
Ok and take care.
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Reduced Triglyceride Level From 264 To 80 After Taking Astrovastin Calcium. Can Medicine Be Stopped?

Hi, Now you can stop taking Atorvastatin after consulting your doctor. Take low fat and carbohydrate diet. Avoid sweets, cheese, panier and other oily things. Go for regular physical exercise like walking, running, swimming for 30-40 minutes daily for five days in a week. Ok and take care.