- Male
- 41 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm looking for an alternative to Arvast gold since it's not available where I live. My doctor prescribed it to me, and I'm worried because I can't find it. Can you help me figure out what I should do?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
You can consider taking Rosuvastatin (brand name Crestor) as an alternative to Arvast gold.
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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