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Suggest Treatment For Elevated Triglyceride Levels
Hello Dr, I m 45 years old woman, my triglycerides levels are high 330 mg/ml , cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure normal but my family doctor suggests treatment only with omega ,diet and exercise, the values haven t improved in three months , I have family history of dislipidemia ,why don t they give me medication? Thank you
Fri, 11 Aug 2017
Hi i do care for your concern.
Your cholesterol level is high and medication can be started
usually statin group drug is effective in lowering your cholesterol level.
It is advisable to consult your physician and discuss with him the medications available and get treated for the same.
Hope i have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.
Thank you.
Your cholesterol level is high and medication can be started
usually statin group drug is effective in lowering your cholesterol level.
It is advisable to consult your physician and discuss with him the medications available and get treated for the same.
Hope i have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.
Thank you.
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