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Can lexapro increase cholesterol or triglycerides? i have isolated high triglycerides and don't want to start new med if it can make that higher.
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Study (2013) showed:: Paroxetine: significant increase in weight, BMI, waist circumference, fasting glucose, cholesterol, LDL, and triglyceride after 16 wks of treatment. Citalopram and escitalopram (Lexapro): significant increases in triglyceride. Sertraline: total cholesterol increased after treatment. Fluoxetine: significant reductions in weight, total cholesterol, and triglyceride. Best regards for good health.
Answered 9/10/2017
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