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An online endocrinologist asked me to stop my aztor 10 (atorvastatin) for 3 months coz after 1.5 yrs, my ldl ch reduced from 205 to 82. is this wise?
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LDL: An LDL of 82 is vastly preferable to one at 205.
Answered 2/12/2016
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Stop med: Did he/she give you a reason for stopping it? Were you having side effects or abnormal liver tests? That LDL will likely rise up without the medication.
Answered 2/12/2016
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