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What Causes GGT-120, ALT-98 For A Type 2 Diabetic When Taking Lipitor?

Hi, I am a male, 51 years old. Have type 2 diabetes. Last test showed GGT as 120 and ALT is 98. I was put on Lipitor 3 months ago.When my doctor saw the test results, he said it stop taking the Lipitor immediatedly. Did Lipitor cause this? I read it can damage the liver. Thank you
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

Yes, Lipitor, or the medicine for cholesterol, is known to cause the liver dysfunction in many people. This liver enzymes -ALT, AST GGT and ALP show the affects. The levels of liver enzymes are raised by many medicines. And this is just one group that does so.

I would suggest that now that you have stopped the medicine, have the test repeated in 2 weeks to make sure that the test is normal. If it is still deranged, we will have to think of other causes as well.

And finally, I would like to know why the test was done in the first place.

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. Please feel free to ask another query. Would be glad to help you.
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What Causes GGT-120, ALT-98 For A Type 2 Diabetic When Taking Lipitor?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query Yes, Lipitor, or the medicine for cholesterol, is known to cause the liver dysfunction in many people. This liver enzymes -ALT, AST GGT and ALP show the affects. The levels of liver enzymes are raised by many medicines. And this is just one group that does so. I would suggest that now that you have stopped the medicine, have the test repeated in 2 weeks to make sure that the test is normal. If it is still deranged, we will have to think of other causes as well. And finally, I would like to know why the test was done in the first place. I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. Please feel free to ask another query. Would be glad to help you. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)