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Have cad. my tc 133 ldl 61 hdl 55 tg87.dr wanted me on 10 mg lipitor (atorvastatin). can i take omega3 fish oil epa800 dha120 also. any interactions /contradictions.

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Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes.: Your cholesterol panel is actually quite good, and is already at goal. There is no problem taking fish oil with your lipitor, (atorvastatin) but with a panel this good, you may not need to.

Dr Liu agreed

Answered 4/10/2013

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Dr. William Cromwell answered

Specializes in Clinical Lipidology

No Contraindications: You can take the omega 3 listed without difficultly in combination with Lipitor (atorvastatin) and your other medications.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

Have cad. my tc 133 ldl 61 hdl 55 tg87.dr wanted me on 10 mg lipitor (atorvastatin). can i take omega3 fish oil epa800 dha120 also. any interactions /contradictions.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Chapman answered

Dr Liu agreed

Dr. William Cromwell answered

Dr Ali agreed

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