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What are the best tips to lower cholesterol?
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Statin Recommended: The statin drugs like Lipitor (atorvastatin) or Crestor are proven to reduce heart attacks, strokes, bypasses and amputations by up to 50%, and save lives. Serious side effects are extremely rare, though they can cause non-damaging muscle aching. All diabetics over 40 should be on a statin. If you cannot take a statin then Zetia or welchol may help reduce cholesterol, but they are not proven to save lives.
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