Gil Lopez RMT, MD

❤️ “Normal na cholesterol ko, Doc. Pwede ko na bang itigil ang statin?”

This is one of the most common questions patients ask.

🩺 Statins do not just lower cholesterol numbers — they help protect your heart and blood vessels from:
✔ Heart attack
✔ Stroke
✔ Cardiovascular disease

⚠ Stopping statins on your own may allow cholesterol levels to rise again and increase cardiovascular risk.

💡 Think of statins like a seatbelt:
You wear it continuously for protection — not only when danger appears.

✅ Take your medications as prescribed
✅ Maintain a healthy lifestyle
✅ Consult your doctor before stopping any maintenance medicine

❤️ Prevention today is protection for tomorrow.