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Management to lower triglycerides 26
If lifestyle changes have not lowered your triglyceride levels enough, you and your doctor may discuss prescription medications shown to lower triglyceride levels.
These prescription medications do not cure the problems that cause high triglycerides, so you may need to keep taking medications for long-term maintenance. The following may reduce triglyceride levels in some people:
- Fibrates
- Statins
- Niacin (vitamin B3)
- Prescription-quality omega-3 fatty acids
All medications can cause side effects or interact with other medications, so they should be used cautiously, only as prescribed by your doctor, and only under the close supervision of your healthcare team.
Repeat testing of triglyceride levels 15
Triglyceride levels can change rapidly and have large variations from one test to the next. Your doctor may need to order frequent testing of your triglyceride levels to see if treatments work or if your triglyceride levels become dangerously high sometimes. Your triglyceride levels may also be affected by a recent meal.
What research is being done to find better treatments for severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG)?
Researchers are studying several investigational drugs to determine if they will lower triglyceride levels, as well as lower the risk of pancreatitis or cardiovascular disease in people with sHTG.
Are there investigational drugs being studied for people with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS)?
Yes, separate studies are studying investigational drugs in people with FCS.