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I just started taking lipitor 10 mg. my cholesterol is 271 ldl 192. my question is what are the odds of liver damage from drinking 8 light beers on a friday night only? i dont drink during the week at all. is cholesterol so bad i cant fix w/out med
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Not a good idea: You do not need 8 beers, one beer is plenty. Your cholesterol level and liver are way more important than having that much alcohol. Moderation and 1 beer is plenty. I wish you well.
Answered 11/6/2019
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