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There are common medications and supplements that cause high cholesterol. Some raise cholesterol only slightly, while others cause cholesterol to rise. Photo/Healthline.
The types of reactions to these drugs and supplements are also very diverse. However, it can take weeks or months for high cholesterol to occur. If your medication can cause high cholesterol, talk to your doctor.
Be sure to immediately stop taking the drug or switch to a drug that does not increase cholesterol levels. Consult a doctor before making any changes. The following are drugs and supplements that cause high cholesterol, as reported by Everyday Health, Tuesday (14/12/2021).
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1. Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
These drugs can raise cholesterol and even have life-threatening reactions, which has led the UK and South Africa to withdraw the drug from their countries. In the US, the drug is still approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
2. Vitamin D
Taking too much vitamin D can cause excess calcium in the blood, and this can lead to hypercholesterolemia.
3. Diuretics
This medicine helps lower blood pressure. Thiazide and loop diuretics are known to increase total cholesterol, bad LDL cholesterol and blood sugar. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is sold as the drug itself, and is also found in dozens of combo medications sold under various brand names, usually ending with HCT. Any medicine containing HCTZ or furosemide can cause high cholesterol.
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