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A member asked:
I'm wondering if i doubled down on my cholestoral medication, will this help lower my numbers quicker?
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Cholesterol: This depends on which cholesterol medication you are taking. I would caution you on doing this because these medicines can cause serious side effects with increased doses. Ask your physician before taking more than the prescribed dose.
Answered 3/20/2014
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