Latest Cholesterol Numbers
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wobblerlorriHad blood drawn for cholesterol last Monday, and got the results Friday afternoon. This is after about 6 weeks on Lopid (gemfibrozil), a fibric acid derivative which lowers triglycerides and moderately increases HDL levels.
Last time around, my cholesterol numbers were
Total 249
Tri 248
HDL 36
LDL 164
Friday, my numbers were
Total 192
Tri 176
HDL 36
LDL 124
So there was improvement in the total (23% lower), triglycerides (29% lower) and LDL (25% lower), and HDL stayed about the same. According to the charts, my total cholesterol just barely squeaks into the desirable range (<200), my LDL is near optimal (<129), and my triglycerides are borderline high (150 to 199).
On the whole, I'm happy, and so is the doctor -- she doesn't need to see me again until my usual 3 month blood work in February. So I'll keep on keeping on with the Lopid.
Last time around, my cholesterol numbers were
Total 249
Tri 248
HDL 36
LDL 164
Friday, my numbers were
Total 192
Tri 176
HDL 36
LDL 124
So there was improvement in the total (23% lower), triglycerides (29% lower) and LDL (25% lower), and HDL stayed about the same. According to the charts, my total cholesterol just barely squeaks into the desirable range (<200), my LDL is near optimal (<129), and my triglycerides are borderline high (150 to 199).
On the whole, I'm happy, and so is the doctor -- she doesn't need to see me again until my usual 3 month blood work in February. So I'll keep on keeping on with the Lopid.
