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Statin drugs lower blood triglyceride levels in adults with high cholesterol.

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Is it true that Statin drugs lower blood triglyceride levels in adults with high cholesterol?

Partly. One guideline lists statins among lipid-lowering drugs and notes triglyceride reduction, and an observational study reports serum triglycerides fell as cholesterol-lowering drug use rose, but neither directly establishes that statins lower triglycerides. A review states statins have limited effects on lipid parameters other than LDL, suggesting a weaker or absent triglyceride effect.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 2 sources for, 1 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 2
2017 Taiwan lipid guidelines for high risk patients
2017
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Li, Y., Ueng, K., Jeng, J., Charng, M., Lin, T., & Chien, K. (2017). 2017 Taiwan lipid guidelines for high risk patients. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfma.2016.11.013

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Combination therapy of statins and fibrates in the management of cardiovascular risk.
2009
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Combination therapy of statins and fibrates in the management of cardiovascular risk.. (2009). inserm.hal.science. https://doi.org/10.1097/MOL.0b013e328332e9ef

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Current trends in non-HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels in adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
2019
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Vega, G. & Grundy, S. (2019). Current trends in non-HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels in adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JACL.2019.05.012

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