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What conc of omega 3 fa should i take along with atorvastatin 20mg to lower my high tgs 342 and high ldl 69 . don't want to change to feno+atorva risk?

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Dr. Stanley Himes answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Elevated TG: You have a very high Triglyceride level! What us your fasting glucose, Hba1c, and fasting insulin? It sounds like you are pre diabetic. Please have checked.

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Answered 9/27/2017

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