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My cholesterol is 156, triglycerides 121, hdl 51 and ldl 81. im taking pravachol (pravastatin) right now should i countinue taking it or can i stop?
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NO: Never stop medication without speaking to the doctor that prescribed it for you. Although your numbers are currently great stopping the medication usually will allow those numbers to go back to prior elvated levels. Your doctor is also aware of your history and health conditions that may warrant continued treatment regardless of the normal numbers. Stay well.
Answered 4/24/2014
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Continue: Your labs are likely better because you are on medication. If you stop your cholesterol will go up again.
Answered 4/24/2014
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