Lipitor and elevated liver enzymes
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I was on lipitor was many years but no doctor ever checked my blood. Last year I went off of this med because when I was hospitalized for something else they discovered that my liver enzymes were high. I'm still off lipitor and my enzymes flutuate from high normal to high. I'm wondering if the lipitor did damage to my liver. Also, I have some neurological issues which includes my muscles. Am wondering if the lipitor caused this. My total cholesteral is 226 and my LDL is 79.
I'v had elevated liver enzymes for several years too. I'v had a biopsy and ultrasound and everything inbetween. They haven't found anything wrong with my liver. My doctor said he isn't worried about sense the biopsy came back normal, but he just wants to keep an eye on it to make sure the levels don't increase dramatically. I think that some people just have higher than normal levels of these enzymes in their system.
Our doctor switched my 57-year old husband from 20 mg Zocor to 10 mg Lipitor in Dec. 2011 due to elevated LDL particles. He also takes Dutroprol 100/12.5 and 40 mg Benicar for BP, 81 mg Aspirin, and 2000 mg Metformin for Insulin Resistance. He currently weights 260 lbs. at 6' tall, down from 275, and he's continuing to lose weight by following a lower carb diet and exercising. Seven months after starting Lipitor, his GGTP tested high at 87.
I have taken Lipitor for 7 years and never had elevated enzymes. I had a total hysterectomy in October 2007 and when my enzymes were tested in January 2008 (twice) they were 90. My doctor ruled out Hepitis and ordered an Ultrasound of the Liver. It came back showing my liver was enlarged and all I was told is we will retest in a while. I AM WORRIED TO DEATH! Could it be my hormone patch? It is the only new thing I am taking. Will my liver go back to normal size or will it stay enlarged?
About a month ago my liver function readings were elevated, so my Doctor took me off Lipitor to see if it was the Lipitor or alcohol consumption causing them to be high. He told me to come back in one month to be tested again. Even without the Lipitor, they went up some to 74 AST and 142 ALT. Now he wants me to go to get a GI Specialist. I asked if this was for more testing, he just said no, but they would be better off determining what medication you should be on.
If I were you I would be concerned about the elevated liver enzymes. It means his liver is irritated. How irritated would bepend on his numbers. This could be caused from the lipitor and if so the doctor can find soething else to put him on. What ever is causing the irritation if it is stopped then his liver can recover as long as there is no permenant damage.
As far as the intoxication the only thing I can think of is that maybe he is having more to drink than you know of. Is this possible?
was on lipitor for 5 months and switched two weeks ago to simvastatin in hopes of less side effects. just got some blood work done and the liver enzymes are elevated about one and a half times normal. does anyone know if its normal to see a spike in liver enzymes after switching statins or does this mean my body is rejecting the new statin?
5 years prior to that, I was also on Statins for cholesterol which elevate liver enzymes and my levels were AST 30 0-40 and ALT 49 0-55 I have been on Lipitor 10 to 20mg for years, although I do not drink any alcohol because that also elevates liver enzymes, and being on statins I did not want the risk of raising them more.
My father is 51 years old now and in August 2008 had a heart attack,the doctor advised him to use lipitor,lowplat.mepresor and loprine, his ALT and AST count in november 2008 was 30 and 22 respectively, by the use of lipitor his ALT ans AST count raised to 2246 and 1280 ... clearly above normal... doctor advised him t leave the use of lipitor. my question t you is ... by leaving lipitor will the count decrease?? or what should be done??
0 oz of scotch or bourbon within an hour or two of taking 20 mg of Lipitor create an elevated risk of Liver or Kidney dysfunction? Is this depending upon alcohol absorption factors of a persons body?
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Sometimes Lipitor can cause mild elevations in liver enzymes, such as AST and ALT. Usually, this is just monitored. If the enzymes increase to 3 times the upper limit of normal, then the medication is usually stopped. Having an AST of 45 is not too worrisome, but just make sure your doctor rechecks it in about 3 months.
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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.
There are many causes of elevated liver enzymes
Quoted from Mayo clinic
Many diseases and conditions can contribute to elevated liver enzymes. Your doctor determines the specific cause of your elevated liver enzymes by reviewing your medications, your signs and symptoms and, in some cases, other tests and procedures.
One of the most common causes of elevated liver enzymes is medications. Over-the-counter meds like Tylenol and NSAIDs like Ibuprofen and Naproxen Sodium can also cause elevated liver enzymes. Statins taken for cholesterol often cause elevated liver enzymes and also some common antibiotics.
Exposure to certain toxins in the home or workplace can be the cause also.
Here's an article that lists some medications that can result in elevated liver enzymes:
http://www.medicinenet.
t matter what I eat toast or a full meal is this normal?Can I ask if your liver enzymes are elevated or anyone here and what are you doing about it.The onle reason I can think of is the medication because I might drink 8 beers a month.This is all confusing and depressing.As far as Sjorgren's I have no idea but I will bring it up to the Rheumatologist.I don't understand it all.
RDT54 how are you feeling?Hope everything is ok with everyone.
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