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Elevated Trigycerides. On Rosuvas And Fenofibrate. Need Further Medication?
how to reduce triglycerides level? My mother has already taken a combination of rosuvas + Fenofibrate 10 mg, due to which her CPK had increased then it was stopped duering this LDL was low but triglyceride was 340 and after some time rosuvas 5mg was started which led to lowering of ldl from 160 to 60 but Triglyceride was 300 then she was shifted to simvostatin ez 10mg under which the triglyceride was reduced to 246 which is still high (on this treatment since last six months) what needs to be done to bring down triglycerides. IS putting her on a combination of rosuvas+ ezetimibe a good option or what has to be done in this regards. Pintu Singh
Thu, 13 Sep 2012
Hi,
Wecome to HCM,
One needs to understand metabolism of Lipids and disorders of lipid metabolism.Every individual needs to be investigated and find out the cause there are many type of lipid metabolic disorders.
Your mother has High Total Cholesterol and high LDL along with high Tryglyceride level.
Ideal combination would be a Statin along with a Fibrate, But if this is not tolerated or not giving desired result then therapy may be modified by treating Physician according to her needs.
Few causes which may not allow control of Tryglycerides includes , Diabetes mellitus ,
Obesity, Hypothyroidism, Pancreatitis, Chronic renal failure, Diets rich in carbohydrates, Excessive alcohol consumption, Beta-blockers and diuretics.
If any one is there one needs to give special attention to these factors.
Supplimentation of n3 Fatty acids EPA and DHA may help.
Niacin if tolerated by patient with the advise of Physician.
She should walk daily 1 hour
Good Luck
Wecome to HCM,
One needs to understand metabolism of Lipids and disorders of lipid metabolism.Every individual needs to be investigated and find out the cause there are many type of lipid metabolic disorders.
Your mother has High Total Cholesterol and high LDL along with high Tryglyceride level.
Ideal combination would be a Statin along with a Fibrate, But if this is not tolerated or not giving desired result then therapy may be modified by treating Physician according to her needs.
Few causes which may not allow control of Tryglycerides includes , Diabetes mellitus ,
Obesity, Hypothyroidism, Pancreatitis, Chronic renal failure, Diets rich in carbohydrates, Excessive alcohol consumption, Beta-blockers and diuretics.
If any one is there one needs to give special attention to these factors.
Supplimentation of n3 Fatty acids EPA and DHA may help.
Niacin if tolerated by patient with the advise of Physician.
She should walk daily 1 hour
Good Luck
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