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High Cholesterol

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Springfield, MO

My doctor's did blood work on me and say that my cholesterol is very high. My bad cholesterol numbers are high, my good cholesterol is good. I eat ok, not bad enough to have such I have cholesterol number. My question is could the antidepressants and anxiety meds cause me to have high cholesterol or is it hereditary? I am in decent shape I get plenty of exercise from the work I do, any opinions? Last time I was on cholesterol meds I had terrible dreams and I had some sleepwalking going on… read more

November 9, 2023
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

check the names of the drugs and check the side affects. If you have side effects you may need to change drugs. Good luck to you

November 9, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I have high cholesterol too and my dr hasn’t put me on any meds. He told me to talk to a nutritionist

November 26, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I am in ok shape I am not overweight and I eat pretty good. But I am loosing my insurance December 1st so I don't think they will give me any meds because I won't be able to afford any meds they put me on, and I will have to stop taking the meds I am currently on which scares me. But they don't care.v

November 26, 2023

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