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Raised cholesterol (6.73nmol) ldl (3.6nmol) and triglycerides (3.41nmol), can hydrocortisone 20mg tablets and clobetasol be contributing to increase?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot
Dr. Mathew Chengotanswered
Cardiology 45 years experience
Yes: Please recheck the levels after stopping the meds and or consult the physician who is follow \ing you
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Dr. John Chiu
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
No: Our own body produces at least that much hydrocortisone per day to sustain life. Thus it is highly unlikely that it will impact your serum lipid levels especially re. cholesterol.
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Dr. Mathew Chengot
Dr. Mathew Chengot commented
Cardiology 45 years experience
I would recheck after being off off steroids any way I feel there is a possibility of steroids affecting the level due to increased appetite and increased food consumption
Feb 15, 2015

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