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How long after starting crestor will my cholesterol levels be as low as they will go? when would a doctor typically increase the dosage ? ive been taking crestor for 1 month. ldl is 75. he wants it under 70. do i wait longer before increasing.?
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I think so. Would probably give it another month before increasing the dose. There is no real harm in waiting at your age.
Answered 5/26/2023
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