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Fasting blood test. hdl/ldl good. triglycerides high at 290. can paxil (paroxetine) or xanax increase this reading? cause for worry?

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Dr. Sergio Schabelman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Not likely: But alcohol taken up to 3-5 days prior to triglyceride test can increase the result, At age 31, i would not worry. Do exercise, loose a few pounds, abstain from alcohol 3-5 days before test and repeat it.

Answered 2/24/2018

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