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Atorva 5mg once daily has been prescribed. can i take atorva 10mg once in 2 days. b caz atorva 5mg is costly. my lipid levels r very good (desirable)?

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Dr. Sergio Schabelman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Cut in half: cut in half daily probably slightly better. At age 33 have you also tried exercise and weight loss? Why was atorvastatin prescribed?

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Answered 5/6/2015

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