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Can taking lipitor 10 mg 3 times a week for a month increase only the bilirubin level?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Unlikely.: It's unlikely that we can attribute an elevation in your bilirubin to this use of Lipitor. There should be an investigation for another cause.

Answered 2/15/2017

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A member asked:

Can taking lipitor 10 mg 3 times a week for a month increase only the bilirubin level?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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