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Why Are Fenofibrate And Simvastatin Prescribed?
hi my doctor put me on simvastatin 10 mg daily 3 years ago when i had perfect cholesterol and trigliceroids at 79. Now i still have perfect cholesterol and my trig. are at 440 and said to keep taking statin plus added fenofibrate does this sound correct?
Thu, 22 Nov 2018
Hello,
This seems absolutely correct. Your triglycerides are too high, not lowered by statin and the doctor added fibrate.
You should follow a proper diet and lifestyle to manage elevated triglycerides.
Try to keep a low calories diet, low sugar and fats. Eat more fibers and fish.
Exercise regularly every day.
Green tea and ginger tea also give good results.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
This seems absolutely correct. Your triglycerides are too high, not lowered by statin and the doctor added fibrate.
You should follow a proper diet and lifestyle to manage elevated triglycerides.
Try to keep a low calories diet, low sugar and fats. Eat more fibers and fish.
Exercise regularly every day.
Green tea and ginger tea also give good results.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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