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i am a 48 year old man ,recently i took my lipid profile, my cholostrol was 210 and trigycerides was 319. i smoke 10 cigrettes a day and drink 90 ml of whisky everyday. please guide me the medication to improve my triglycerides.
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THANKS SO MUCH! SINCE ITS A RECENT DISCOVERY IT WORRIED ME.......
FEELING MUCH BETTER AFTER YOUR SUGGESTIONS.
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159619 tn?1707018272
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There is no problem with taking a fenofibrate and a statin, it is perfectly safe, I take them both myself. There are possible side effects when taking a fibrate and a statin, you should ask you doctor to be sure.

Jon
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i take tricor for my trigs they were over 600 got them down to 137 in 6 weeks i had no side affects
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315318 tn?1353251800
Fenofibrates in my experience do have side effects especially if prescribed together with Statins ( Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor are some of the brand name statins). Check drugs.com for drug side effects and interactions.
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159619 tn?1707018272
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If you get your TGL's under control, your numbers should be OK in total. Much depends on your LDL an HDL levels. The quickest way for you to cut your TGLs is to stop drinking. Alcohol metabolizes as sugar and increases TGLs. Stop drinking and your number should drop. Also, cut out all empty carbs such as breads and pastas as well.

Hope this helps,

Jon
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thanks a lot..does this medicene have side effects!
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315318 tn?1353251800
Before you take any other medications,you  should try to quit  smoking.

Fenofibrates in combination with reduced fat diet is  one way  of  getting triglycerides down.
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