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Does Lipitor Affect The Liver Functioning?
I have been on 10mg. lipitor for 6 weeks and my blood test indicates that my bilirubin has gone up since I started the statin and is now .1 above high normal. Before statins my bilirubin was right in the middle of normal. Is this a signal that lipitor is affecting my liver function?
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
Hello,
Statins including Lipitor can affect the liver and this could be an indication that it is. They can cause significant liver damage.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman
Statins including Lipitor can affect the liver and this could be an indication that it is. They can cause significant liver damage.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman
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