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Is Elevated Bilirubin Level Due To Taking Lipitor For Months?

Good evening, Dr,I just had some blood panels done after 2 months of taking lipitor and I have an elevated Bilirubin level (1.4) I am wondering if that is the likely culprit, and wonder if it s to be concerned about being that the range is .02-1.2?I plan to chat with My family doctor in the morning, but stumbled on this site while looking at other info. Thanks in advance for your time. Shane
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). Siuch a minimal increase in bilirubin alon is of no significance. What I will advise you to go all the liver function tests like transaminase levels, and serum alkaline phosphatase along with serum bilirubin after a week, to see whetehr there is any wrong or not.
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
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Is Elevated Bilirubin Level Due To Taking Lipitor For Months?

Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). Siuch a minimal increase in bilirubin alon is of no significance. What I will advise you to go all the liver function tests like transaminase levels, and serum alkaline phosphatase along with serum bilirubin after a week, to see whetehr there is any wrong or not. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.