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Can statin cause low hematocrit levels?
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Help Sir
After going through the medical details provided by you I understand your concern and would like to tell you that yes, few studies have shown the effect of statins on iron profile but before commenting upon anything I would like to see the blood reports.
Kindly upload the blood report images from your dashboard for evaluation and proper opinion.
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Dr Bhanu Partap
| Question is related to | |
|---|---|
| Drug/Medication | Atorvastatin |
| Medical Procedures | Carotid endarterectomy |
| Lab Tests | Hematocrit |
| Medical Topics | Liver, Primary care |
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