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Friday, August 07, 2009 mary asks

Q: why do doc. recomened to take 3 tablets twice a day of welchol 625mg it'sthis too much medicine

my husban has 103 of high cholesterol is n't this too much medication

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8/10/09 11:53am

Hi Mary,

 

It depends on your husbands medical condition and your physician's assessment of what's best.  If you question your husbands treatment plan, I recommend discussing it further with your physician and/or seeking a second opinion.

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps

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