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Why do my cholesterol and triglyceride levels fluctuate?
Query: Hello doctor, My recent lipid profile showed borderline cholesterol and triglycerides. My total cholesterol is 207 mg/dL and triglycerides are 324 mg/dL. From the past seven years, my cholesterol is fluctuating. The cholesterol keeps fluctuating around 200 mg/dL and triglycerides between 180 to 300 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should continue taking Rosuvastatin. I suggest adding Fenofibrate 160 mg daily. It will help in improving the lipid profile. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicine after their consent. I hope this helps. Read Full »
Why was I prescribed Simvastatin?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 55 year old female. My HDL is 70 mg/dL, LDL 207 mg/dL, cholesterol 288 mg/dL, AST 35 U/L, MPV 4.5 fLand monocyte auto 1.4. All my other readings in my health check are normal. My doctor has prescribed 10 mg of Simvastatin. I do not know whether I should take it or not after I read... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The reason for Simvastatin is your high LDL cholesterol level (low-density lipoprotein). This will help you. Read Full »