D-Thyroxine in hyperbetalipoproteinaemia

D-Thyroxine was administered intermittently to 11 patients with hyperlipoproteinaemia (Fredrickson type lla). To avoid possible untoward cardiac stimulation, practolol was prescribed with it. Cholesterol levels were measured regularly over a period of 4 years. A temporary drop of about 15% in the mean cholesterol level was obtained. It is, however, concluded that the over-all response is unimpressive.