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What is the best time of day to take statins?

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Evening: The best time is when you remember to take it.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/20/2019

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Dear Dr I am a 73yr female with controlled Bp and am taking eltroxin I am a nkn smoking and walk 5k 3 times a week and still working full time my cholesterol is 5.5 not keen to take statins what do u advice...tks Rita?

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