Acitretin has no known effect on total and HDL cholesterol levels, but it does, however, increase triglyceride levels by 60 percent.
What are triglycerides?Triglycerides are the most common form of fat in the bloodstream and are generally broken down from the fats found in diet.
Similarly to LDL cholesterol particles, triglycerides contribute to the hardening or thickening of arteries.
This, in turn, may increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, and head disease.