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  • 28 Years
  • 20/02/2025

I'm really confused and could use some advice. Are Atchol 20 and Lipicard AV the same thing or do they have different functions? I've been on Lipicard AV for 7 months and I'm wondering if I can switch to Atchol 20 now. Can you help me out?

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both are same

Dr. Chandra Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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