What is High Cholesterol

Hypercholesterolemia (literally: high blood cholesterol) is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. It is not a disease but a metabolic derangement that can be sec...

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Hi friends. I hope I have the right group =) Thanks in advance to anyone whom can help me.

I got a phonecall from my doctor today. My blood work came back and she said my triglycerides were 161.

I am Hypothyroid and have been taking Synthroid for three years.

I also have SVT of the heart and I am on a beta Blocker. Can these two pills raise my triglycerides levels?
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Reply #1 - 09/21/08  4:23pm
" I'm new too, my tri's were 384!!! I went on American Heart Assoc. website and found alot of useful information along with Crestor's website. Just google the information and surely you can find some stuff there that is what I did. good luck! "
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