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Suggest OTC Medication For Lowering Cholesterol Levels
What do you recommend besides taking a statin drug for lowering cholesterol? I am a 76 year old female who was on statins for a number of years. About 1 year ago after going off Atorvastatin, I started taking Red Yeast Rice. My cholesterol stayed at around 189, but has now gone to 231. I do a lot of cardio exercise and cut down on red meat. Do you recommend any other over-the counter medicine? What about Pycnogenol?
Mon, 13 May 2019
Hello,
I can recommend you to keep a low-fat diet without dairy products and red meat. Use grapefruit juice daily while not in medications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
I can recommend you to keep a low-fat diet without dairy products and red meat. Use grapefruit juice daily while not in medications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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