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What Is An Alternative Of Atorvastatin For The Treatment Of High Cholesterol Levels?
Hi, My doctor prescribe me Atorvastatin 20mg a day because my cholesterol was high. HDL 55 LDL148 Triglycerides 110 VLDL 22 TOTAL Cholesterol 225 I saw to many side effect for this medicine. What you recommend. I eat healthy, go to gym 3 times a week and I am an active guy.
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
Hello,
Diet along with regular medications. kindly consult with a dietitian. kindly do regular exercise for 30 to 45 mins per day. still for high cholesterol, consult with your physician and after consultation you can increase the dose of the tab. Atorvastatin. keep yourself hydrated.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale,
General & Family Physician
Diet along with regular medications. kindly consult with a dietitian. kindly do regular exercise for 30 to 45 mins per day. still for high cholesterol, consult with your physician and after consultation you can increase the dose of the tab. Atorvastatin. keep yourself hydrated.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale,
General & Family Physician
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