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chlorestrol level almost 225 to 250,taking atorva for few months it reduces to normal and once stopped again rises,what to do as per family doctor take lifetime but is is safe my age 49 and this is since last 8 to 9 years.

Ans: statins are excellent medicines with good effectiveness in lowering LDL cholesterol and thereby total cholesterol and have to be taken lifelong unless they are not tolerated. The side effects of statin are minimal as compared to the the benefits of continuing the medicines. A good physician can explain you the danger signs to watch out for probable symptoms of side effects and should also monitor you periodically clinically and laboratory investigation wise for side effects. Alternative medicines can be prescribed by physician if you develop side effects. However in absence of side effects it is advisable to continue statins if medically indicated

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