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My dad took novastin to lower the cholestrol level and it helps. can he stop the med since he is getting better and stable?
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Nl: I assume you mean lovastatin. If he stops the medication, other things being equal, the cholesterol will go back up. Losing weight and exercise and following a proper diet can also lower the cholesterol, so if he also does those things, he perhaps could lower the dose or even stop the medicine, but that is unusual.
Answered 4/9/2014
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Cholesterol: He may get a rebound increase in his cholesterol when he stops. Have him discuss with his physician first.
Answered 7/5/2012
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