A 33-year-old member asked:
what medication treats hypertriglyceridemia?
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Dr. Michael Fisher answered
Dermatology 32 years experience
Hypertriglyceridemia: Three classes of medications are appropriate for the management of major triglyceride elevations: fibric acid derivatives, niacin, and omega-3 fatty acids. High doses of a strong statin (simvastatin, atorvastatin, rosuvastatin) also lower triglycerides, by as much as approximately 50%.
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Dr. William Haynes answered
Endocrinology 37 years experience
Fish oil best: While there are several treatments, the most effective and safest treatment for hypertriglyceridemia is fish oil. The effective dose is usually 3600 mg of dha+epa (in any combination), which can lower severe very high triglyceride levels by 50-80%. Prescription Lovaza and vascepa fish oils are both effective, but over the counter fish oil is much cheaper and works just as well.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How long do you need treatment for hypertriglyceridemia?
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Tg: As long as you need to. Work on improving what you eat, more fruits, salad. Avoid diabetes, or treat diabetes. Let your doctor guide treatment.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: hypertriglyceridemia?
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Dr. Mark Rasak answered
Cardiology 33 years experience
High triglycerides: Usually greater than 150. If it gets too high it can cause pancreatitis.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Help docs, is hypertriglyceridemia a kind of cardiopulmonary disease?
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Dr. Bennett Werner answered
Cardiology 44 years experience
No: It's a metabolic disease and risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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