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Are there any medication restrictions prior to undergoing cholesterol tests?

April 26, 2017cholesterol medication prior tests undergoing

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Are there any medication restrictions prior to undergoing cholesterol tests?

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A. Medications like corticosteroids, estrogens or androgens, oral contraceptives, some diuretics, haloperidol, some antibiotics, and niacin should be stopped prior to cholesterol test. This is to be confirmed by the consulting doctor.