- Male
- 40 Years
- 10/09/2025
I have been prescribed Lipitor 20 mg once daily at bedtime since January 2016. Is it safe for me to stop this medication and try natural or home remedies to reduce my cholesterol instead? My blood sugar is under control. Please advise.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Lipitor helps lower cholesterol and protect your heart. Even if your sugar is fine, you should not stop this medicine without your doctors advice. You can ask your doctor if its safe to stop and try lifestyle changes instead. But sometimes diet alone is not enough.
Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...
Take a LIPID PROFILE Test or Take a LIVER FUNCTION TEST (LFT) Test
Answered 10/09/2025
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