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How To Bring Down Elevated Liver Enzymes After Discontinuing Simvastatin?

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Posted on Thu, 13 Aug 2015
Question: recently ,y livr enzymes were 600 dr took me off of simvastin how long does it take for liver enzymes to com down
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Usually 3-4 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome. Well it depends on how long you 've been taking simvastatine,but in most cases such high liver markers elevation,should gradually fall down to normal values within 1 month after stopping it. Also,other possible causes of liver damage should be ruled out since this is pretty significant elevation of LFT which may not be caused only by simvastatine. Wish you good health.Regards
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How To Bring Down Elevated Liver Enzymes After Discontinuing Simvastatin?

Brief Answer: Usually 3-4 weeks Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. Well it depends on how long you 've been taking simvastatine,but in most cases such high liver markers elevation,should gradually fall down to normal values within 1 month after stopping it. Also,other possible causes of liver damage should be ruled out since this is pretty significant elevation of LFT which may not be caused only by simvastatine. Wish you good health.Regards