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The Baby Blog: familial hypercholesterolemia  (fh)

A Closer Look at Controlling Cholesterol during Pregnancy

By Mara Gaudette, MS, CGC, Teratogen Information Specialist, MotherToBaby California The chat message came through promptly at my 9AM start time. Her words and exclamation marks clearly highlighted her anxiety. “Just found out I’m pregnant! Taking Lipitor (atorvastatin) for cholesterol control since 6th grade! Talked to my doctor and stopped taking it yesterday, but what damage have I already done!? I know it’s a class X drug! Need info - please help! Julie.” She agreed to a phone call and I …

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