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I am 65 years old and i have high cholesterol i was taking 10 milligram lipitor (atorvastatin) for the last 15 years my cardiologist just increased it to 40 mg, is t?

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Dr. Atique Mirza answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

No sure: I am not sure what is your question. Your cholesterol just be high that is why he increased it.

Answered 12/6/2013

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