Given that I have high cholesterol (including high bad cholesterol and high blood fats), borderline-high blood sugar, and am currently taking Cinod 5mg for high blood pressure, if I start taking the cholesterol-lowering medication rosuvastatin, will I have to take it for the rest of my life? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Given that I have high cholesterol (including high bad cholesterol and high blood fats), borderline-high blood sugar, and am currently taking Cinod 5mg for high blood pressure, if I start taking the cholesterol-lowering medication rosuvastatin, will I have to take it for the rest of my life?

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Given that I have high cholesterol (including high bad cholesterol and high blood fats), borderline-high blood sugar, and am currently taking Cinod 5mg for high blood pressure, if I start taking the cholesterol-lowering medication rosuvastatin, will I have to take it for the rest of my life?

Asked by Male, 38 · 21 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

21 days ago

While rosuvastatin is typically prescribed for the long term because it actively manages cholesterol and protects your heart, it does not or may not mean it is permanent. By combining this medication with consistent lifestyle changes?like a heart-healthy diet and regular exercise?you can significantly improve your cholesterol, borderline blood sugar, and blood pressure (which you currently manage with Cinod). Over time, if your numbers improve substantially, your doctor can re-evaluate your treatment plan and discuss whether reducing your dose or safely stopping the medication is possible.

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Given that I have high cholesterol (including high bad cholesterol and high blood fats), borderline-high blood sugar, and am currently taking Cinod 5mg for high blood pressure, if I start taking the cholesterol-lowering medication rosuvastatin, will I have to take it for the rest of my life?

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