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I have high cholesterol and am taking crestor. also high bp, and taking diovan (valsartan).. can i take milk thistle as well?

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Of course: Milk thistle is unlikely to affect you for better or worse. Let your physician know you are supplementing.

Dr Placik agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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