Crestor and liver enzymes

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Avatar f tn I was put on Lipitior and it raised my liver enzymes. Now I am on Crestor and it works great and cholesterol is normal.
Avatar f tn He told me to stop taking the zyrtec and ordered liver function tests. Well, tests came back with high enzymes and bilirubin and he told me to stop taking ALL medications. Ordered an ultrasound which he said was negative, and ordered the blood work again. He seems to think it's liver damage due to drug toxicity. Problem is, he doesn't seem to be able to tell me what I should be doing, other than not taking my meds, to get healthy again.
Avatar f tn 90, to 1.27 which gave me a high rating. Would crestor be the cause, and Is that high enough to be concerned about changing the meds?
Avatar m tn Hi my question is about liver enzymes going from normal to slightly elevated and back to normal again. I am 30 years old and smoker but rarely drink. Results: May 2011 AST 35 (<40) ALT 50 (<45) H gGT 59 (<50) H Total Protein 8.5 (6.5-8.5) Albumin 5.2 (3.7-5.
Avatar n tn Unfortunately, in some, taking cholesterol lowering meds can elevate the liver enzymes. I believe your doc may have asked you to discontinue the lipitor to see if that is the cause of the elevation.
Avatar n tn But, you probably need to get on a statin drug such as Crestor. Your liver enzymes will have to be monitored though as these can be affected by statin drugs.
Avatar n tn my liver tests are high I have a test every month without fail. In the past 6 months I have two that has come back normal the rest has not. Ask your doc if your chorlestrol drug is doing it.. They dont know why mine is high. I dont drink. You could try a very low fat deit and see if that brings your count down. I treid that but it did not work for me . Let us know how you get on.
Avatar n tn AST & ALT are liver enzymes that increase when there is inflammation in the liver.
907968 tn?1292622204 -- Long-term use of cholesterol-lowering statins does not increase the risk of liver disease in patients with abnormal liver function, and can actually improve liver function, according to a new study that challenges widespread belief. The researchers also pointed out that this study is the first to show that statins provide a substantially greater cardiovascular benefit in patients with abnormal liver function than in those with normal liver function. The study, published in the Nov.
Avatar f tn I feel that he should watch what he suggests as the liver enzymes are just abit high and have not gone to a liver specialist since was diagnosed in 1995 with hep C. It was not active in 1995 but only have noticed a few flare ups since 1995 I dont think that is the problem here!.
Avatar m tn all normal other than a moderately fatty liver. All blood work normal, liver enzymes, lipids etc. Rx-wise, on pantaloc for many years and started Crestor for lipid management around the time these gastro symptoms started. I want to believe that I can rule out colon cancer as a diagnosis based on the fact that 4 yrs ago there were no issues with my colonoscopy. I am scheduled to see my GP for another follow up on this issue.
Avatar n tn Just make sure to get your blood tested annually to make sure there are no changes in your liver enzymes.
Avatar n tn The weakness and aching are signs of rhabdomyalgia which is a side affect of statin drugs. You need to see the doctor that prescribed the meds as he/she needs to check you. I don't know about the shortness of breath. It could be a drug reaction too.
Avatar n tn I was on Crestor for a couple of years, and last year I started getting PVC's. I was taken off Crestor because my liver function started showing up with issues, and my cholesterol was VERY low on it. I was only on it because I am diabetic, and they want much lower cholesterol than normal. Regardless, since I have been off the Crestor, my PVC's are now gone. Not reduced, but gone. They slowly tapered away as the Crestor left my system.
Avatar f tn But it must be emphasized that higher-than-normal levels of these liver enzymes should not be automatically equated with liver disease. They may mean liver problems or they may not. The interpretation of elevated AST and ALT levels depends upon the whole clinical picture and so it is best done by doctors experienced in evaluating liver disease. The precise levels of these enzymes do not correlate well with the extent of liver damage or the prognosis (outlook).
Avatar m tn I had an ultrasound due to slightly elevated liver functions due to taking Crestor. The ultrasound showed a mass on my liver and an abdominal MRI was scheduled. The MRI showed a 4.8cm mass and at that time I consulted with a GI. Everything else on the MRI looked normal. Regarding the liver, he said it was a "complex cyst" saying that it wasn't just a fluid filled sac, but actually had some blood vessels attached etc.
Avatar m tn Since I had elevated liver enzymes, my doctor stop giving me PTU and I had a total thyroidectomy.Liver enzymes went to normal immediately after stopping PTU. I am OK now All the best to you.
Avatar n tn I went for my regular physical with my regular doctor and my liver enzymes were up; ast 60 alt 40 alkaline phosphate 128, these wer high last year as well. My doctor says my liver enzymes were always kind of high, even before being diagnosed with sarcoid. Now my doc wants me on synthroid for this and my triglycerides went up to 240? Is the sarcoid still in my body, perhaps in my liver, causing the high enzymes, low thyroid, etc... Thank you.
1445110 tn?1388209711 I had some minor surgery about 3 weeeks ago and tool Lortab with acetominophen for pain - that can raise liver enzymes. But now I am referred to a gastroenterologist...and I will go because...I might as well see what he has to share about autoimmuine diseases....because I have hashis.
Avatar n tn The liver enzymes fluctuate. There is no diet plus herbal remedies that can prevent the liver enzymes from going up if you have HEP C. It's just not possible. So it may be unrelated to the exercise.
315318 tn?1353251800 Recently , I was prescribed a fenofibrate (Trilipix 135 mg) along with Crestor. My cardio wanted this for helping in getting my triglycerides down. I have not had a lipid profile done since starting on this med two months ago. However, since being a diabetic , I check my blood glucose (BG) many times during the day and what I am noticing is a clear trend in the BG numbers going lower at least over the last month or so.
Avatar n tn Elevated Liver Enzymes can be the result of damaging liver disease, acute or prolonged use of medications or alcohol, or harmful exposure to a wide variety of environmental toxins (many of which you are probably exposed to every day). Livergenex is your safe, natural choice for lowering elevated liver enzymes and putting you on the path to a healthier more energetic life. Elevated liver enzymes indicate inflammation or damage to cells in your liver.