Which Medications Can Help Lower Triglycerides?
Published: Oct 16, 2023

Medically reviewed by Alan Lucks | MD, Alan Lucks MDPC Private Practice - New York on October 16th, 2023.
Medications play a significant role in managing hypertriglyceridemia, especially when lifestyle changes aren't enough. This article highlights key drugs used in treatment.
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Statins and Their Benefits
Statins are primarily used to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk. However, they also have mild to moderate triglyceride-lowering effects. High-intensity statins like atorvastatin and rosuvastatin can reduce triglycerides by up to 44%, which may help lower the risk of pancreatitis.
Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Marine omega-3 fatty acids, such as icosapent ethyl, are effective in lowering triglyceride levels. They can reduce triglyceride levels by 20 to 50% depending on the dose and baseline triglyceride levels. They are often recommended for patients at high cardiovascular risk.

The Role of Fibrates
Fibrates, like fenofibrate and gemfibrozil, are potent triglyceride-lowering agents. They can reduce triglyceride levels by up to 70% and are often used when triglyceride levels remain high despite other treatments. However, they may interact with statins and require careful monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, high-intensity statins can significantly lower triglyceride levels.
They are fats found in fish oil that help reduce triglyceride levels.
Fibrates can lower triglycerides by up to 70%, making them very effective.
Yes, there can be side effects and drug interactions, especially with fibrates.
Key Takeaways
Medications like statins, omega-3s, and fibrates are vital in managing high triglyceride levels.
Talk to Doctronic to find out which medication might be right for your triglyceride management.Related Articles
References
Bakker-Arkema RG, Davidson MH, Goldstein RJ, et al. Efficacy and safety of a new HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, atorvastatin, in patients with hypertriglyceridemia. JAMA 1996; 275:128.
Bhatt DL, Steg PG, Miller M, et al. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction with Icosapent Ethyl for Hypertriglyceridemia. N Engl J Med 2019; 380:11.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.