A 34-year-old member asked:
Should one take lipitor (atorvastatin) when the cholesterol is only 124?
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Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Depends: That would depend on your risk factors. The desired level of cholesterol is based on individual risk factors such as a personal history of diabetes, heart attacks, high blood pressure, family history, and smoking history.
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Dr. James Chapman commented
Cardiology 43 years experience
Other parts of the cholesterol panel may be more important the the total cholesterol level
Oct 16, 2013
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A 31-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for Lipitor (atorvastatin) to lower cholesterol?
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Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 46 years experience
6 weeks: It's standard of care to wait 6 weeks for a full effect.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Can i take Lipitor (atorvastatin) with wine?
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Dr. Payam Mehranpouranswered
Internal Medicine - Cardiology 25 years experience
Careful: Small amount of wine is usually tolerated in patients on statin therapy. However since statins could cause problems with the liver, caution is advised especially if on higher dose and/or prior history of liver problems while on statins.
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