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67 years
Does medicine of cholesterol affect the body if taken for long period of time I.e years?
Apr 25, 2014

Dr. Antoine Geagea Gastroenterology
All drugs have some side effects. Cholesterol lowering agents such as statins can cause liver tests abnormalities, muscular pain.
Follow up by routine tests is recommended.
If the tests are normal, there is no problem continuing the drugs because their good effect by lowering the cholesterol level is much higher and necessary.
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