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Suggest Remedies To Lose Weight With High Cholesterol

I am 55 years old and have gained 30 pounds in the last 3 years since I hit menopause. I have GERD now and been depressed due to an economic downfall. Meds: Paxil 30 mg and Omneprazole 20mg qid. My cholesterol and LDL are elevated for the first time in my life and my triglycerides are above 100. My BP is usually 95/60 and is now 110/70 which I realize is still wnl. I exercise like crazy and my weight keeps creeping up. I am 64" and today is 167# Help!

I have had all my labs done and everything is wnl. Should I just give up and be frumpy? Help!
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Hi welcome to HCM.
You seem to have dyslipidemia,which is elevated LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.Your ideal weight should be around 65kgs with a BMI around 23.Drugs like statins and fibrates are the main stay to reduce the blood cholesterol levels.Reduction of dose of paxil to 20mg can help to prevent weight gain.Keep the dietary intake to less than 2000kcal/day.Oatmeal for breakfast can help in rapid weight loss.Repeat lipid profile semiannually.Consult your cardiologist for further queries.
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Suggest Remedies To Lose Weight With High Cholesterol

Hi welcome to HCM. You seem to have dyslipidemia,which is elevated LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.Your ideal weight should be around 65kgs with a BMI around 23.Drugs like statins and fibrates are the main stay to reduce the blood cholesterol levels.Reduction of dose of paxil to 20mg can help to prevent weight gain.Keep the dietary intake to less than 2000kcal/day.Oatmeal for breakfast can help in rapid weight loss.Repeat lipid profile semiannually.Consult your cardiologist for further queries. Thank you