- Male
- 50 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been prescribed Lipicure 10 mg and I'm a bit worried about how long I should be taking it. My LDL cholesterol level is 169 and I'm not sure if that's considered high. Can you give me some guidance on the duration I should continue this medication? I'm feeling a little anxious about managing my cholesterol effectively.
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continue same medications, lipid panel is advised and physician opinion..
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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