Too much alcohol can cause weight gain, and might increase your blood pressure and triglyceride levels. HDL levels are sometimes improved by drugs used to lower LDL and triglyceride levels — such as prescription niacin; fibrates such as gemfibrozil Lopid ; and certain statins, particularly simvastatin Zocor and rosuvastatin Crestor.
But clinical trials for several drugs specifically designed to increase HDL levels were halted early because they didn't reduce the risk of heart attacks.
Drugs containing testosterone and other anabolic steroids can lower your HDL cholesterol levels. Avoiding these drugs may help increase your HDL numbers. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Sign up for free, and stay up-to-date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID, plus expert advice on managing your health. Error Email field is required.
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Normal triglyceride levels vary by age and sex. People with high triglycerides often have a high total cholesterol level, including a high LDL bad cholesterol level and a low HDL good cholesterol level.
Many people with metabolic syndrome or diabetes also have high triglyceride levels. This part of your test results is a composite of different measurements. Like HDL and LDL cholesterol levels, your total blood cholesterol level should be considered in context with your other known risk factors.
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