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Taking Lipitor, Losartan, Potassium, HCTZ, Creatinine Level 242?
I had regular quarterly blood work done last week because I m on generic lipitor , losartan potassium and HCTZ...PCP said kidneys, liver , sugar and all that stuff was fine...But she said the creatinine levels were 242 and should be 192 or under?...I have to follow up with blood work in 4 weeks...What would cause the levels to be high...I m 67 and in fairly good physical condition...
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
Hi
Thanks for the query.
Serum creatinine level of 242 is abnormal and if it remains persistently elevated it indicates kidney problem.
Further tests like urine analysis Ultrasound of the kidneys and blood tests are needed to determine the cause of this.
Based on the results we can decide the further course of action and long term prognosis.
Hope this helps
Good luck.
Thanks for the query.
Serum creatinine level of 242 is abnormal and if it remains persistently elevated it indicates kidney problem.
Further tests like urine analysis Ultrasound of the kidneys and blood tests are needed to determine the cause of this.
Based on the results we can decide the further course of action and long term prognosis.
Hope this helps
Good luck.
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