What is Hyperlipidemia?

Hyperlipidemia refers to increased levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides.

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What is it like to have Hyperlipidemia?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Tramadol, Meloxicam, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Trazodone, Amitriptyline, Zolpidem
Vitamin B Complex, Duloxetine, Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Diazepam
Duloxetine, Fluoxetine, Citalopram

What do patients take to treat Hyperlipidemia and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
(Zarator, Lipitor, Atorsave F, Apo-Atorvastatin)
4
(Denan, Michol, Simvacor, Simvaxon)
4
(Apo-Pravastatin, Lipostat, Pravachol)
2

These charts show data from Hyperlipidemia patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Hyperlipidemia at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
66% Females
34% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 4
20-29 years 16
30-39 years 24
40-49 years 21
50-59 years 7
60-69 years 0
70+ years 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 190
Not Diagnosed 12

These charts show data from Hyperlipidemia patients who have completed their condition history