Lexiva Could Increase Your Cholesterol

If you are taking Lexiva, you may need to monitor your cholesterol levels a little more closely. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a statement stating that taking Lexiva could raise your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, placing you at risk for developing heart disease in the future. Lexiva, a drug manufactured by Glaxo Smith Kline, is used in combination with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Although this may seem a little frightening, this doesn't mean that you should stop taking Lexiva because of this. However, if you are taking the drug, make sure you are getting your cholesterol and triglyceride levels checked at regular intervals.

Find out more:

• Drugs That Can Raise Your Cholesterol
• Where to Get Your Cholesterol Checked