Can Triglycerides be treated without statins?

thia1917 · Newbie Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 2

My father went to doctor few days ago and he has problem with high level of Triglycerides. His doctor told him that it’s nothing serious but he prescribed him statins. I don’t understand why he needs to take drugs if it’s nothing severe. I’m wondering can Triglycerides be treated without statins?

moise284 · Newbie Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 3

As I know the primary method of treating elevated triglycerides is with proper diet, exercise, and weight loss. I think that only people with very high triglyceride levels, greater than 500 mg/dL, need to take medications. But I’m sure that your father’s doctor knows better then me what is right.

Can Triglycerides be treated without statins?

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