If test results indicate that you have high triglyceride levels in your blood, it is important to learn how to lower triglycerides. The goal of treatment is to lower triglyceride levels enough to reduce the risk of developing heart disease or other serious health problems. Steps to lowering triglycerides may include getting your medical conditions under control, switching medications known to cause high triglycerides, and making lifestyle changes. If these changes do not work, your healthcare provider can prescribe drugs, such as statins, fibrates, or nicotinic acid.
(Click How to Lower Triglycerides for more information on how you can lower your triglyceride levels and what medications are available for high triglycerides. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on triglycerides.)
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