Fibrates be used as a first-line drug to reduce triglycerides in patients at risk of triglyceride-induced pancreatitis.

FORBES: More Evidence That Omega-3 Supplements Don't Work

It has not only hurt prescription niacin, sold by Abbott, but also older triglyceride-lowering drugs called fibrates, also sold by Abbott.

FORBES: Could A Fish Oil Backlash Wash Out Amarin Pharmaceuticals?

Fibrates, niacin, or omega-3 fatty acids be used alone or in combination with statins in patients with moderate to severe hypertriglyceridemia.

FORBES: More Evidence That Omega-3 Supplements Don't Work