My blood report shows: Serum cholesterol: 226 Serum triglyceride: 121 HDL cholesterol: 45 VLDL cholesterol: 24 LDL cholesterol: 156 Cholesterol/HDL ratio: 4.96 The doctor has prescribed Atoder 10 tablets. I am 27 years old. Should I take this medicine, and are there any disadvantages? I had jaundice in 2012.

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Dr Hema Pratima

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Atoder (atorvastatin) is used to reduce LDL. Safe at 27 if liver function is monitored. History of jaundice warrants caution and regular LFTs.

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