If a soldier is told they need to start taking medication for high cholesterol, will that affect their continued service?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 11:54:36 -0400

So... asking for a friend... if a soldier is told they need to start taking medication for high cholesterol, will that affect there continued service?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2019 11:56 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 11:56:49 -0400

No it's a very normal thing as long as it doesn't affect their deployability

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Oct 10 at 2019 1:05 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 13:05:20 -0400

It should not as long as it is controllable with medication. Thank you for your service.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Oct 10 at 2019 3:20 PM

MSgt Michael Smith — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:20:56 -0400

No. I took Lipitor for years and years while active and deployed.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2019 10:27 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 22:27:53 -0400

The biggest problem is that they will become "that guy" that slows down the already crawling omelet line because they want a special egg white only omelet.

Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made Oct 11 at 2019 3:03 AM

SSG Robert Perrotto — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 03:03:36 -0400

No , it will not - You would be surprised at how many active members are prescribed Avorastatatin for controlling cholesterol. It is usually prescribed when Chol. levels reach 150 or so, it is a preventative medication, and not a service ending issue. Tell your friend to just be more aware of his diet, and to cut out fast food as much as possible. I know troops don't like eating in the DFAC, but it truly is one of the better options concerning dietary issues.

Response by SP5 Joseph Ascanio made Oct 11 at 2019 6:18 AM

SP5 Joseph Ascanio — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 06:18:58 -0400

No lots of troops have that problem

Response by SFC Benjamin Harrison made Oct 11 at 2019 12:00 PM

SFC Benjamin Harrison — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0400

This medication does not interfere with continued service. If your medical condition becomes an issue with deployability then continued service may be hindered.

Response by SP5 Joseph Ascanio made Oct 11 at 2019 4:58 PM

SP5 Joseph Ascanio — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:58:51 -0400

No they can not say anything but give you medication.

Response by SP5 Joseph Ascanio made Oct 12 at 2019 10:46 PM

SP5 Joseph Ascanio — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 22:46:46 -0400

No and should be no problems with anything