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Glucose level 130, a1c normal.trigly 576 fasting. take tricor (fenofibrate) 200mg at bed. are my hiv drugs causing high trig? not overweight, exercise eat well. help

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Yes: Several of the medications used to treat HIV can cause elevation in triglyceride and blood sugar levels. Discuss with your doctor.

Answered 6/10/2014

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