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Why doing lipid profile test in patient taken isotretinoin tablet or dexamethasone tablet?

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Do testing: Everyone should have cholesterol checked and treated when levels are abnormal enough to cause damage. Other illness and meds can affect cholesterol.

Dr Koch and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/14/2013

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