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@15eastover A Cardiologist prescribed a statin drug for my cholesterol. One day I went to my primary Dr to have some blood work done and ask that they do a complete blood work, because I was not feeling well. So glad I did, when the results came back, my liver enzymes were so very high she hospitalized me. I spent 6 days in the hospital. I take a mediation now for my Cholesterol, but it does not have statin in it. Just be sure you have your liver enzymes checked fairly often.
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Hi Bev.
I'm curious - did you find out what caused the increase in your liver enzymes?
Different drugs can affect organs and it's best to be aware. For example, I was continuously taking Rx diclofenac for hip pain (replacement fixed that) and then stayed on the drug due to a bad shoulder.
When I had the pre-op physical for my shoulder replacement, the creatinine level in my kidneys went above the normal range. I found out this was caused by using an NSAID (Rx or OTC) continuously. I cut way down and the diclofenac and my creatinine levels dropped back to the normal range.
I didn't realize it's best to NOT take NSAIDs continuously. I don't remember seeing a warningon the instructions for the drug. I won't make that mistake again!
Joe
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@bevthenurse - By liver enzymes I assume you mean AST & ALT? If you dont mind how high was their numbers from the statin?