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Atorvastatin and Liver Disease
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Hello @mctib, I would like to add my welcome along with @becsbuddy and others. I think it is wise to seek a second opinion. I agree with Becky that I would want to ask your husband's doctor why they think Atorvastatin is safe and maybe bring the research you found into the discussion with the doctor. I did a search of Connect and there are a few discussions where members have posted about the topic that might be helpful to read through the posts. Here is a link to the discussions and comments found on the topic (including this one) - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=atorvastatin+and+liver.
If the Atorvastatin is being used to lower cholesterol, you might also find the following discussions and comments helpful - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=lower+cholesterol+naturally
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Thank you so much. When we talk to the doctors, these will be very helpful. Just for context, he's been on atorvastatin for 8 years (to treat high cholesterol) with no evidence of liver issues at that time. Four years ago he was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis. He's done everything the doctors suggested to keep it under control. Two years ago cirrhosis was discovered and the first bleed was in December. I'm probably "grasping at straws," but it's all I can think of.
Again, thank you.