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My lipid profile is: ldl=173.20, cholestrol=238.53, hdl=47.55, triglyceride=253.75. hospital gave:atorvastatin 10mg daily. is this life time medicine?

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The clue is: Your triglycerides are higher than your cholesterol. This is the hallmark of sugar intake. Stop all forms of sugar and sweeteners.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 3/7/2015

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