I have undergone CBG way back in 1992 and in good health conditions with diet food habit, walking etc., My cholestral level is around 230 in the last 20 years and continue to be on anti cholestral tablets apart from clopilet. How long this has to be continued please.

Dr. Sukhbindar SibiaCardiologist39yrs exp

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It should be continued life long unless there is some problem. Like all medications, statins can cause side effects. Common side effects (which affect up to 1 in 10 people) include: ? nosebleeds ? sore throat ? a runny or blocked nose (non-allergic rhinitis) ? headache ? feeling sick ? problems with the digestive system, such as constipation,diarrhoea, indigestion or flatulence (passing wind) ? muscle and joint pain ? increased blood sugar level (hyperglycaemia) ? an increased risk of diabetes Uncommon side effects which may affect up to 1 in 100 people include: ? being sick ? loss of appetite or weight gain ? difficulty sleeping (insomnia) or having nightmares ? dizziness ? if you experience this, do not drive or use tools and machinery ? loss of sensation or tingling in the nerve endings of the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy) ? memory problems ? blurred vision ?if you experience this, do not drive or use tools and machinery ? ringing in the ears ? inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), which can cause flu-like symptoms ? inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), which can causestomach pain ? skin problems, such as acne or an itchy red rash ? feeling unusually tired or physically weak Rare side effects which may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people include: ? visual disturbances ? bleeding or bruising easily ? yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) 

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