Suggest Treatment For High Triglyceride And GGT Levels In Blood

Posted on Tue, 5 Jan 2016

Question: I regularly consume alcohol, I have High Triglyceride problem since last 12 years and take Statin. Yesterday my test result showed TG 1890 and GGT 1163. I decided to stop alcohol and switch over to Fibator 20. What else I should do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
complete abstinence of alcohol and start Fibator 20

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX
welcome to health care magic, I had gone through your prescription and reports very diligently and I will help you out in best possible way.

You have high triglycerides and GGT level which might be related to alcohol consumption and obesity

Here I would like further details to guide you better
your blood pressure recording and weight
Since how long you consume liquor
Do you have family history of heart disease or dyslipidaemia?

In my opinion you taking right medicines, continue with these medicines for a while
fibator 20 contains atorvastatin and fenofibrate, both will help you to reduce your triglycerides
in addition to that I would advise you for an ultrasound abdomen to rule out fatty liver.
I would advise you for life style modifications and dietary changes
Complete abstinence of alcohol is required
you should exercise regularly and try to shed off extra weight
you should also practice yoga and aerobic exercises
you should also avoid fatty fried and junk food, have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables

Hope this helps you, please feel free to ask for follow up, I will gladly answer you.
wishing you good health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (41 minutes later)

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX I am 69 kgs with height 5'8". I do not have family history of any such disease mentioned by you. Alcohol consumption became regular since last 7 years. I became irregular about exercising since last 2 years. When should I go for a retedt?
I forgot to mention that my BP remains within 120/90

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can go for retest after 3 to 6 months

Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome again and thanks for the details
your weight is alright, high triglycerides might be related to alcohol consumption most probably in your case.

You should consider all these life style modifications as I advised you in my previous reply
No alcohol until you get the normal triglycerides

You can go for retest after 3 to 6 months take medicines regularly and do exercises at least 5 days a week.
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (11 hours later)

Thanks Dr.Hudda. Is Fibator 20 going to have a negative impact on GGT level? Any preventive care side by side?
Will you suggest any Omega 3 fatty acids supplement or food easily availablee in Kolkata? Will that help me increasing HDL cholesterol?

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
reduce the dosage of Fenofibrate and follow life style modifications

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX
welcome again and thanks for the follow up question

Fenofibrate when taken in high doses and over prolong period may lead to increase transaminase level like GGT and SGOT and SGPT, concomitant alcohol consumption can increase GGT level.

In my opinion you should either reduce the doses of Fenofibrate after consulting your doctor and follow life style modifications to reduce triglycerides like complete abstinence of alcohol.

Multivitamin as well as antioxidant supplements will definitely help you, which is available over the counter, you can take any available combination. Regarding omega-2 fatty acid supplements, it has some side effects. I would rather advise that you just take a hygienic diet and cleaner drinking water. That will help you more.

Hope this answers your question
thanks for your question
Wishing you good health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj