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I have a weak liver. 20mg atorvastatin daily lowered my liver func. hence simvastatin 10mg every alt. day is prescribed. is it safe for the liver?
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Can affect liver: so have liver functions retested in a couple of months. If elevated could try Zetia (ezetimibe) or a fenofibrate.
Answered 2/19/2015
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...: you will have to continue to monitor this with routine LFTs. elevation in LFts secondary to statin therapy is usually evident in the first 3 months of therapy and is dose dependent. it is recommended to decrease dose or change med if ALT is 3 times the upper limit of normal. if thats the case, pravachol (pravastatin) may ve an option since it is primarily metabolized by the kidneys.
Answered 4/1/2015
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