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High Cholesterol and triglycerides
I am taking duloxee and placida from long time as prescribed by rhumetologist, I found that my cholesterol and triglycerides has very increased 236 281, can anti depressants increase lipids
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Depends on the individual drug
There are other contributory factors which lead to such a rise in lipids, we need to evaluate first.
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Dr. Shreyasi Paul
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Kolkata
Duloxetine is not likely to cause raised lipids. But placida contains two molecules, one of which could cause a disturbance in lipid levels when used over a very long time. However, these medicines are not very likely to cause dyslipidemia.
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consult a medicine specialist to understand the next line of management to regulate lipid d kevels
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