I am 30 year old and I am tested my lipid profile test through lal path my triglycerides level 349 I am taking alcohol daily 3-4 drinks after this I very anxious therefore I have visited to local famous physician to check my report he told me everything is ok no need to worry it is due to regular alcohol consumption don't worry do exercise regular and prescribed me clonazepam .5 mg with ensules cap but I am in trouble. Very anxious. Is triglyceride increases with alcohol? I can't sleep can I take clonazepam. 5 mg regularly I am very anxious about my test report. Kindly suggest me what to do exactly.

Triglyceride increase can very well be due to alcohol. Daily alcohol is very harmful. Am not sure why the physician has not told you about this. Clonazepam is also a benzodiazepine. You need to have a comprehensive evaluation for your underlying medical disorder, stop alcohol and get treated for hypertrigyleridemia. Good luck.  

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Please do not worry about high triglyceride levels as we can discuss comprehensive treatment plan. Alcohol can increase the levels. Please minimise alochol intake. If you need help please consult further. If you really can not sleep due to anxiety then for short period you can take clonazepam, but follow up regularly.  

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I hope you have started medications for triglycerides as advised by the physician. U must avoid eating fried and oily items. Exercise regularly. Alcohol can lead to deranged liver functions and lipid profile. So you must cut down on your drinking habits. Do meditation to keep your mind relaxed. If anxiety still persists then you can take the anxiolytics prescribed. Also I suggest you take a consultation to evaluate for other causes of anxiety.  

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Dear Lybrate user, yes, alcohol use will increase triglyceride level. Try to reduce or stop taking alcohol. Stopping alcohol will help you to reduce triglyceride level. If you are too anxious inspite of taking clonazepam, then you may need modification in your anxiolytic medicines and counseling. Consult a psychiatrist in person or through tele consultation for a better guidace.  

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