What is the blood level of the different statins when taken at a typical dose  (eg 20mg per day)?
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typical doses of statins differ because they are slightly different drugs so this is not a question that can really be answered.  Some statins 20mg is a low dose, some it is a high dose and some it is in the middle.\n\nhere is a conversion table http://www.hscbklyn.edu/pharmacy/pdfs/StatinDoseConversion.pdf
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Good cholesterol is High Density Lipoprotein (HDL). Normal >50 mg/dL\nBad cholesterol is Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL). Normal <100 mg/dL.\nTrere are two more factors in the lipid profile which are bad.\nSerum Triglyceride. Normal <150 mg/dL.\n                      Borderline high-150 to 199mg/dL.\n                                      High- 200 to 499 mg/dL\n                            Very high- >500 mg/dL.\nSerum cholesterol- 150 to 250 mg/dL\nExcess cholesterol in the blood leads to coronary artery disease (CAD).\nPlease see the webpage for more details on Cholesterol.
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there are tens of tests for one things, thyroid eg TSH, TRH, FT4, FT3, and many more, same for cholesterol, so say what you need specifically and someone could help you more, good luck
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Recent studies have shown that reducing cholesterol to ultra-low levels with statin drugs can begin to reverse hardening of the arteries.\nOther than that, do not smoke, make sure your blood pressure is under control  and keep your cholesterol down via statins.\nIf diabetic, keep that under control also.
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A lot depends on the "type" of cholesterol a person has. The types are LDL and HDL. It's easy to discern the two because you can think of LDL as being the "lethal" type.\n\nBelow is an excerpt from an article on WebMD that provides better clarification about the types of cholesterol and why having low cholesterol may lead to heart attacks:\n\n\nCholesterol is transported in a person's blood in special proteins called lipoproteins. The two we are most familiar with are low-density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL cholesterol). LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. It transports cholesterol from the liver to other body tissues -- depositing excess cholesterol on the walls of arteries to form artery-clogging "plaques" that contribute to the development of heart disease and stroke. You want to have less of this. \n\nIn contrast, HDL, or good cholesterol, helps remove excess cholesterol from the blood -- transporting it back to the liver, where it can be eliminated from the body. You want to have more of this type. \n\nFurthermore, the latest recommendations are that LDL levels ideally be below 100 -- a significant reduction from previous recommendations -- and that HDL levels be above 40, ideally over 60.
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mcg or meq.  1000mcg to 1mg.  meq varies depending on what med it is
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Though it is safe to take, you should however consult your doctor and let him asses your medical condition (including any past surgery, current medication, heart condition etc). You could start with 50mg and could take up t0 100 mg per day.
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According to Prevention magazine, if your Triglyceride level is high, it usually means that your cholesterol count is high.  If it is above 200, then usually, you need to be on some sort of medication to lower that level.  If the triglyceride count is high over the long term, then it can cause some cardiac issues such as a heart attack or a stroke.\n\nAgain, according to Prevention magazine, the triglyceride levels should be below 150 to be considered normal.  150 - 199 is borderline, 200 - 499 is high and above 500 is very high.\n\nTo lower triglyceride levels, you need to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain types of fats that you eat and exercise.\n\nCheck out the web site www.prevention.com  It really has some good information.\n\nGood luck
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I cannot answer your question directly. however I will share my experience. I was on Lipitor for several years and I did not like the side effects. \nI stopped taking Lipitor and started taking Niacin which is one of the B vitamins.\nWithin a month or 3 my cholesterol and triglycerides were both in the normal range. I have been on Niacin for about 3 years now and it is still keeping every thing under control.\nShould you decide to follow my route there are a couple of things to be aware of.\n1. Only the straight Niacin does the job. Do not use Niacinamid, no flush Niacin or slow release Niacin.\n2. Some people cannot take Niacin, they have an allergic reaction to it.\n3. Niacin has a side effect that many people dislike, it causes a flush that lasts for a short time after taking the pill. However once a person is on Niacin for a week or so the flush reaction almost disappears.\nTo start taking Niacin, start out with a small dose, say 25 milligrams at a time. then gradgually build up the amount that you take.\nPresently I take 500 to 1000 milligrams 3 times a day.\nWhen I first started I worked up to 4000 mil per day. \nI had been on Norvast for high blood pressure but it appears that Niacin also reduced my blood pressureto the point that my Dr. took me off Norvast and suggested that I reduce my Niacin intake to 3000 Mil per day.\nFinally, may I suggest that you do a internet search on Niacin. There is lots of good info there.
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:-)\n\nANOTHER blood question!\n\n:-)\n\nSee this page for the reference ranges:\n\nhttp://www.uq.edu.au/vdu/HDUReferenceRanges.htm
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Atorvastatin is completely synthetic:\n\nR-(R*, R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-beta, delta-dihydroxy-5- (1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4- [(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H- pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid\n\nThe chemicals of that compound are then packaged in white powder calcium.
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One of the side effects to lipitor is muscle aches and pains.  Your doctor would be checking your blood frequently to be sure there is no muscle or body organ damage.\n\nI take mine at night, and by the next day the pain is over with.  Talk openly with your doctor about these concerns.
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Ideal levels of LDL has been shown and the level's actual effects can be clearly told only based on other risk conditions existing such as smoking, diabetes etc., which leads to high risk for heart conditions.\nLDL Cholesterol Level                         LDL-Cholesterol Category \nLess than 100 mg/dL                                                        Optimal \n100-129 mg/dL                                  Near optimal/above optimal  \n130-159 mg/dL                                                       Borderline high \n160-189 mg/dL                                                                        High \n190 mg/dL and above                                                      Very high \nThe main goal of cholesterol-lowering treatment is to lower your LDL level enough to reduce your risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack. The higher your risk, the lower your LDL goal will be. \nIf your LDL is less than 130 mg/dL, you will need to follow the heart healthy diet for all Americans, which allows a little more saturated fat and cholesterol than the TLC diet. \nVR
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Total cholesterol should be below 200.  It would be better to be below 170.  Your HDL and LDL should be taken into consideration also.  If you were to get a blood test done by a lab, they would have your readings plus the range you should be within.
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sugar should be between 50 and 60, BP is better around 110/80, but my dr. wants mine at 110/70 because High BP killed my dad at age 36 and runs in the family on my father's side, so does diabetes. My cholesterol was 307, very dangerous, was put on Vytorin 10/80 mg. a yr. ago and it is 168 now which is very good. Losing weight drops both BP and cholesterol. Eat more fiber, fruits veggies, less red meat. Red meat is "killing our colons". Of course if your blood pressure is high and you have any heart problems, exercise slowly, nothing too strenuous. Walking is good, swimming is excellent and causes very little stress on our body. any other questions can be found online under medical terminologies or PDR book (Physicians Desk Reference.) Good luck. Also, Fish Oil capsules 1000 mgs twice a day is helping to lower my cholesterol.
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Do you mean lithium? the normal state is the the point of saturation in the person who is taking its blood-some people have to take very high dosages for very long times before there is a dangerous build-up of the medication to the point where the prescribing physician will take a very active role to detoxify his patient(before something really unfortunate should happen and he lose his license)  Typically physicians have their patients sub mitt to blood work at least every three months to determine the lithium serum levels. It all really depends on the persons own body as to when he/she will build up to the right level of lithium and that can only be determined with the add of a physician and while under a  physician's care.  Never use this drug un-supervised
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Adults :70-110mg/dl (serum)\n             60-100mg/dl (whole blood)\nChildren:60-100mg/dl