lipid.siteAge 30-39
Rosuvastatin
Effective w/ side effects · Side effects: Muscle pain · USD 5/mo · No prior auth needed
Achy calves for about three weeks, then it faded. Mentioned it to my doctor and we kept going.
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Just diagnosed with high cholesterol
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Send us a question- Is high cholesterol serious if I feel fine?Yes. High LDL causes no symptoms while it builds plaque in your arteries, and the first sign can be a heart attack or stroke.
- What is a good LDL cholesterol level?It depends on your risk. Many guidelines aim for under 100 mg/dL for most adults, under 70 for high risk, and under 55 for people with heart disease or very high risk.
- Can diet and exercise fix it without medicine?Sometimes, if your LDL is only a little high and your risk is low. Most people lower LDL by 10 to 30%, which may not reach their goal.
- Do I have to take a statin?No one has to. Statins are usually offered first because they're cheap and have the strongest proof of preventing heart attacks and strokes.
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