Hypertriglyceridemia Associated With Direct Effects of Olanzapine Rather Than With Weight Gain: A Case Report

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Sir: Hypertriglyceridemia and weight gain are welldocumented side effects associated with olanzapine therapy.¹ Thus, it has become important to monitor weight and lipid profile including triglycerides in patients taking olanzapine or any other atypical antipsychotic. A total cholesterol level is made up of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL).’ ‹