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High Triglyceride Levels. Taking Tonat-tg For Lowering Cholesterol, Liver Effected. Suggestions?
my husband Triglyceride was 251 few months back and doctor ashed for taking medicine TONACT-Tg for lowering cholestrol. After taking for 3 months now its normal that is below 150 but doctor told that little bit of liver is effected.Now what should i do. Ihave appointment after 20 days but i am worried little bit. Is everything is fine
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Thanks for writing in.
Lipid lowering drugs are known to cause alteration in liver function. You need to undergo liver function tests to determine the extent of liver compromise. The lipid reducing agent needs to be stopped immediately followed by supporrtive liver treatment.
With regards
Thanks for writing in.
Lipid lowering drugs are known to cause alteration in liver function. You need to undergo liver function tests to determine the extent of liver compromise. The lipid reducing agent needs to be stopped immediately followed by supporrtive liver treatment.
With regards
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