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What Precautions Have To Be Taken For Elevated Triglycerides?
my husband 34yrs old, 157cm, 65kg,taking amlodipine 5mg everyday now detected to have triglycerides 449, ldl 103, hdl 31. doctor prescribed astrovastatin 20mg everyday. any change in medicine needed? any precautions? his father was a heart patient, expired at the age of 63, due to attack.any risks?
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,
I understand your concern and would explain that atorvastatin acts mainly on cholesterol levels.
For this reason, I would recommend using bezafibrate instead of atorvastatin, because its main action is on triglycerides.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I understand your concern and would explain that atorvastatin acts mainly on cholesterol levels.
For this reason, I would recommend using bezafibrate instead of atorvastatin, because its main action is on triglycerides.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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