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Why Should Cholesterol Medication Be Taken While On Levothyroxine And Metformin?

Hello, I am a Type 2 diabetic. My doctor wants me to go on cholesterol and blood pressure meds, and I don t have high bp or high cholesterol. Can you please explain to me how these meds will help me? I currently take levothyroxine .175 mcg and Metformin 1000 mcg 1x per day
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
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Impaired blood sugars and thyroid abnormalities can lead to impaired cholesterol metabolism.
However before starting on medicines ,lipid profile should be checked
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Why Should Cholesterol Medication Be Taken While On Levothyroxine And Metformin?

Impaired blood sugars and thyroid abnormalities can lead to impaired cholesterol metabolism. However before starting on medicines ,lipid profile should be checked