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High triglycerides
I have triglycerides level at 490 and I might be pregnant, is it safe to take cholesterol lowering medicine
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Statins are are not safe during pregnancy.If your pregnancy is confirmed, consider taking fenofibrate to lower the triglycerides, as your triglycerides level is very high ,but under the supervision of your physician .
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See you are 28 year old, and pregnancy shouldn't be in might or may, 1st of all get UPT, is there any cardio vascular risk is involved or not, we have to evaluate that also. Just high triglycerides is of no use, could be because of anything, you need evaluation.
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WARNING : Lipid lowering agents such as STATINS maybe be harmful to your fetus if you are Pregnant.
Next Steps
1. Do a URINE PREGNANCY TEST
2. If its positive please visit a nearby Obstetrician
3. If its negative you can continue your normal medications
4. if its positive you have two options - MODIFY YOUR DIET, for convenience Balance diet is always better, just need to increase the quantity of food seeing your pregnancy status. or else you can have Cholestyramine oral suspension One Sachet in 300ml of water every day for one month.
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First of all do your UPT test for pregnancy confirmation.
Then, further plan of action can be decided.
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Health Tips
Avoid oily/fried food.
Avoid refined / processed food and food items.
Eat healthy/ preferably home cooked meal.
Include vegetables/salads/fruits in your diet.
Have regular physical activity like walk/ yoga/ exercise etc.
Drink plenty of water in routine.
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