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How Long Does It Take For Elevated Triglycerides To Return To Normal After Stopping Alcohol?

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Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2014
Question: how long does it take for elevated triglycerides caused by alcohol to return to normal after stopping alcohol?
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It requires 1-3 months...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking to HCM!

It requires 1-3 months after stopping alcohol (together with a healthy lifestyle and diet) for triglycerides to return to normal.

If this doesn't happen then you should start medication.

Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard
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How Long Does It Take For Elevated Triglycerides To Return To Normal After Stopping Alcohol?

Brief Answer: It requires 1-3 months... Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you for asking to HCM! It requires 1-3 months after stopping alcohol (together with a healthy lifestyle and diet) for triglycerides to return to normal. If this doesn't happen then you should start medication. Hope this was of help! Dr. Benard