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I'm planning to take cholesterol lowering medication, do i have to quit all drinking (alcohol)?

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Moderation: Alcohol should always be consumed in moderation. I am unaware of a specific recommendation to cease all alcoholic beverages with statin use.

Answered 2/15/2020

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