Depending on a person's particular situation, a healthcare provider may recommend several options for lowering triglycerides. Some steps can include lifestyle changes (such as changing your diet and losing weight) and medications (such as statins, fibrates, and nicotinic acid). Also, when certain medical conditions are uncontrolled, they may cause triglyceride levels to rise. Some of these conditions include diabetes, hypothyroidism, and kidney disease. Certain medications can increase triglycerides, too, such as birth control pills, steroids, and some blood pressure medications.
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