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I am suffering from hypothyroidism and taking eltroxin and thyronorm. But cholesterol is raising. What to do?

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Hello,

I am suffering from hypothyroidism and taking eltroxin and thyronorm.

But cholesterol level is raising. What to do?

Age - 46 years, female. Height-160cm. Weight - 58kg
Answered by Dr. Sukhvinder Singh

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  • Cholesterol may increase on its own or the increase may be secondary to hypothyroidism.
  • A secondary raise will settle down after 8-12 weeks of optimal control of thyroid status. Otherwise it will require consideration for medication.
  • Till that time please eat diet low in saturated fats/carbohydrates. 
  • Avoid sweets and fried items.
  • Also you can start doing exercise under supervision.

Will provide more insight if you can come up with the actual lipid profile and thyroid status to an endocrinologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/endocrinologist

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Published At October 15, 2014
Reviewed At February 2, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sukhvinder Singh is a Cardiologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart and vascular diseases. He is skilled in managing conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension, and is proficient in advanced cardiac diagnostics and interventional procedures. His focus is on improving cardiovascular health, enhancing quality of life, and reducing the risk of future cardiac events.

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Dr. Sukhvinder Singh is a Cardiologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart and vascular diseases. He is skilled in managing conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension, and is proficient in advanced cardiac diagnostics and interventional procedures. His focus is on improving cardiovascular health, enhancing quality of life, and reducing the risk of future cardiac events.

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