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Medications to lower triglycerides Ask the doctor Q. I've had high triglyceride levels (250 to 280 mg/dL) for years. Because I take a statin to lower my cholesterol, I thought I didn't need to worry. Is that t…
Read guide →A promising new treatment for high triglycerides When you think about fat circulating in the bloodstream, you might immediately think of cholesterol. But there's another type of fat you shouldn't ignore: trigl…
Read guide →Key takeaways High triglyceride levels (more than 200 milligrams per deciliter) can raise your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious heart conditions. Medications to lower triglycerides include niaci…
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