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I have gilberts disease. can i safely take a statin for high cholesterol ?

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Dr. Samuel Galima answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Gilbert Syndrome is a genetic disorder in whom lacks an enzyme metabolizing bilirubin. Fortunately, it does not require monitoring or treatment, although a bilirubin level will intermittently be slightly elevated, this does not affect one’s health’s status. There are a few drugs that require the enzyme to metabolize and should therefore be avoided, however that does not include statins

Answered 6/3/2022

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Should be able to I would think. I would go to drugs.com and look up and other meds you are on as some may slow down/speedup the metabolism of some statins.

Answered 6/4/2022

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