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If i start taking statins will i have to continue taking for the rest of my life? i am 60 years old, moderately active. 74" tall 225lbs.
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It depends: With weight loss, regular exercise, and a heart healthy diet, your need for a statin may be reduced, and in some cases elimated. This will depend on your cholesterol level and your current statin dose.
Answered 9/1/2017
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