Hello,
I was wondering how quickly do statins start to work - lower cholesterol? Is 1 week after starting it, long enough for a blood test to show if it works?
Thank you
How fast do statins work?: Hello, I was... - Cholesterol Support
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How fast do statins work?
In my case my GP asked me to wait for three months for blood tests.
I took a blood test at the local chemist after two weeks and the total cholesterol dropped to 2.8.
It was good I did not listen to the GP!!!, I stopped the statin, no more statin.
Now days the home test for cholesterol, blood glucose and uric acid three in one test device is available on line, I have one of this device to test cholesterol at home.
Human body needs cholesterol to function.
Take care.
What is the make and model of your device, please? How would you review it?
Kernel, M multi check.
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Don't know how accurate this is but my doctor said I needed to wait at least a month to see any results.