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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My LDL cholesterol has been creeping up with meno, now at 112 (my HDL and total cholesterol is fine). I got a calcium score and they found some plaque so my cardiologist suggested 10mg of Crestor to get my LDL levels below 100. If you are on a statin, do you experience side effects? Just wondering what to expect.[/quote] OP I'm a registered dietitian and I regularly read these lipid panels. I would need to see your total profile, but I would not go on a statin for a 112 LDL, especially if your HDL is WNL. Have you tried addressing this with diet and exercise? These drugs are no joke and IMO are prescribed too frequently as a first-line intervention.[/quote]
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