My father is 74 years old & had an angioplasty 14 years back. He was on storvas 20 mg (atorvastat) since then, but from last 3 months he has left taking tablets for the reason of constipation. And he is not ready to consult a doctor, please advise for an alternative.

Dr. Jyoti GoelGeneral Physician13yrs exp

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Medicine should not stop with out consulting doctor I am giving you some tips to prevent constipation: Keeping mobile (as much as he can easily) and active will greatly reduce your risk of getting constipation. You can increase your fibre intake by eating more: I am giving you list of some fibre containing food fruit vegetables wholegrain rice whole wheat pasta wholemeal bread seeds oats 4.Toilet habits Never ignore the urge to go to the toilet Consult Cardiologist for further Management 

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