Thursday, November 12, 2009 vikinyc asks

Q: Does Arimidex cause high triglyceride levels?

I've been taking Arimidex for 3 months and my triglyceride levels have gone from 75 to 226. Could this be from the Arimidex?

Thank you,

V. Smith

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Answers (2)

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro

11/14/09 12:31pm

Hi V. Smith,

I double checked, but I could not find documentation of a direct link between Arimidex and elevated triglycerides. I wouldn't rule it out as a possibility though. Here is a post I recommend you review to make sure you have made no other diet/lifestyle changes that have affected your triglyceride levels.

Triglycerides: Why They Matter and How to Lower Them

If you have made no other changes I recommend doing some "trial and error" with your physician. By this I mean discuss discontinuing the medication and monitor your triglycerides to see if they decrease when the medication is stopped.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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Jocondeus

5/18/10 3:37am

Actually you are wrong. There is a direct link between very elevated levels of triglycerides and both Arimidex and Tamoxifen. Elevated triglycerides are nothing but a side effect among many other side effects these two drugs have. I suggest you research again.

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