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Is It Safe To Take Omega 3 And Welchol To Control Cholesterol Level?

HI-I was recently diagnosed with a High TSH....6.2: may doc adjusted my Thyroxine to 75 mg. from 50 mg.Also, my Cholesterol number went thru the roof, so she put me on an Omega 3 for 2 weeks, then I start the Cholesterol lowering drug Welchor. (I cannot tolerate lipitor or crestor). Suddenly, I have extreme fatique-don t feel like myself. What to do?
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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Hello. I am Dr. Praveen and I will be answering your question today.

I wouldnt have treated you for high cholesterol for a month. Hypothyroidism is known to cause high cholesterol levels and in most cases correction of the thyroid disease will correct the cholesterol. Colesevelam, what you are on now has poor tolerance with patients. Discontinue it and stick with omega 3 FA. Check the TSH and lipids in 6 wks and if still high consider ezetimibe.

Wishing you good health. Please feel free to drop in any more queries if need be.
Take care. Warm regards,
Dr Praveen Jeyapathy

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Is It Safe To Take Omega 3 And Welchol To Control Cholesterol Level?

Hello. I am Dr. Praveen and I will be answering your question today. I wouldnt have treated you for high cholesterol for a month. Hypothyroidism is known to cause high cholesterol levels and in most cases correction of the thyroid disease will correct the cholesterol. Colesevelam, what you are on now has poor tolerance with patients. Discontinue it and stick with omega 3 FA. Check the TSH and lipids in 6 wks and if still high consider ezetimibe. Wishing you good health. Please feel free to drop in any more queries if need be. Take care. Warm regards, Dr Praveen Jeyapathy