My PC prescribed valsartan 40mg as a treatment to lower my high cholesterol issue. I've been on it now for 16 months, and not much is happening as far as I can tell. PC doctor said it's working fine. It's not that I don't trust what he diagnoses; but, I don't have high blood pressure either.
Does Valsartan also treat high cholesterol?
Question posted by Mizbattle on 29 June 2022
Last updated on 29 June 2022 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
29 June 2022
Hi, Mizbattle!
Do you have regular blood work done to evaluate your cholesterol levels and at the same time have your blood pressure checked?
" In addition to the marked decrease in blood pressure, valsartan significantly reduces total and LDL cholesterol levels and is neutral on glucose metabolism."
Source: National Library of Medicine
PubMed.gov
You might want to take your question to your doctor and ask why they feel like the medication is working well.
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