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I'm taking lipidil supra 160 and my cholesterol has climbed too high, what are my options?

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Dr. Howard Rubin answered

Cholesterol: Fenofibrate should be used after diet and exercise measures to reduce cholesterol, not instead of these measures, so examine your diet first.

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Answered 12/14/2014

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