What is Hypertriglyceridemia?
Hypertriglyceridemia is a condition of elevated triglyceride concentration in the blood. An inherited form occurs in familial hyperlipoproteinemia IIb and hyperlipoproteinemia type IV; linked to higher risk of heart disease and arteriosclerosis.
What do patients take to treat Hypertriglyceridemia and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
(Jamieson Omega-3, Red Krill Oil, EPA Ultra, Triple omega 3)
|
3 | ||
|
Gemfibrozil
(Minilip, Lopid)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Hypertriglyceridemia patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Hypertriglyceridemia at PatientsLikeMe?
- 88 patients have this condition
- 3 New patients joined this month
- 15 say Hypertriglyceridemia is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 63% | Females |
|---|---|
| 37% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 2 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 7 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 5 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 6 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 63 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from Hypertriglyceridemia patients who have completed their condition history