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My blood reports shows high cholesterol levels. Please assist.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45-year-old male. I came to know that I have high cholesterol levels after doing my laboratory investigations. Could you provide a clear overview of cholesterol? Kindly provide with the relationship between cholesterol levels and cardiovascular health. How do diet and lifestyle... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I can understand your concern. Cholesterol levels (medically called a lipid profile) give you the values of total cholesterol in the body and also the amount of good and bad cholesterol. Good cholesterol is HDL (high-density lipo... Read Full »
Can I take Leqvio to cure my high cholesterol levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45-year-old lady dealing with a cholesterol rollercoaster, and my doctor suggested Leqvio. How does it work, and are there any side effects to watch out for? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Yes actually, this medicine Leqvio (Inclisiran) is used to treat high levels of cholesterol and it comes in injectable forms. So if your cholesterol level is constantly high, then this medicine can be used. Cholesterol can be treated by me... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am A 30-year-old male. My height is 5.41 feet and 64.96 inches, and I weigh 201 pounds (overweight). Currently, my BP seems to be 170/100 after multiple readings. I have a cholesterol of around 240. The doctor has suggested some medicine for cholesterol and Mexmet-25 for High BP. My que... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The medicine for high blood pressure you have been prescribed can not be stopped abruptly, and you should not forget to take it. Be it 30 or 20, If you have been evaluated and now been prescribed, you will have to take the drug. Just one thing I will make clear is, redu... Read Full »