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I'm on crestor (rosuvastatin), (rosuvastatin) and now my cholesterol is really good. can i stop the crestor (rosuvastatin)?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No : You were placed on it for a reason. Discuss with the prescribing doctor.

Answered 9/7/2012

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Dr. William Cromwell answered

Specializes in Clinical Lipidology

Must maintain goal: The longer high LDL levels exist, the more damage occurs in the artery wall. Once on therapy it is important to maintain goal LDL levels (ldl-c < 100 if high risk, otherwise < 130). Ldl particle number (ldl-p) should be checked once at ldl-c goal to judge adequacy of therapy. Talk with your doctor about a trial off medication - if your numbers are not maintained then you will likely need statin.

Answered 12/9/2013

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