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Should one take lipitor (atorvastatin) when the cholesterol is only 124?

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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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Answered 9/29/2016

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