Recently in a month I have undergone blood test. In the first test, triglycerides was 409 which was done on 14 jun 2022. In the second test, triglycerides was 235 which was done on 3 jul 2022. After this, Dr. prescribed rosuvastatin 10 mg to be taken daily at night. I want to cross check is this medicine is appropriate? It has to be taken life long or it can be stopped after lowering triglycerides?

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Saurabh PuriGeneral Physician0yrs exp

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Sir, rosuvastatin doesn't reduce triglycerides, this drug is for reducing ldl value. Detailed history and complete lipid profile needs to be seen to further comment on duration of treatment and as diabetic patients are more prone for dyslipidemia, statin might be started by the doctor.

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician40yrs exp

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Usally doctor stop after lowering.

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