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Does Crestor Elevate The GGT Level?
I was put on a 10 mg crestor by my doctor 3 months ago. However the blood test taken recently showed that my GGT increased more than 3 folds from 54 to 160, although my cholesterol level has gone down lower. Is it advisable to stop using crestor totally for 3 months as advised by my GP
Wed, 29 Jun 2016
Brief answer :
You should stop the treatment and check SGOT , SGPT, GGT, FA after three months.
Detailed answer:
Hello.
Thank you for sharing this question in HCM.
The elevation of the liver enzymes levels (SGOT, SGPT, GGT, FA), is a known side effects, of statins such as Crestor. Generally, the raise of GGT levels in blood is associated with high levels of SGOT, SGPT too.
Even though, in case of an increase of three times higher of the normal range of liver enzymes levels in blood, is obligatory the interruption of the medication.
For now, you must go on with a balanced diet and physical activity for at least three times a week , for not less than 40 minutes a day. You should consume a diet rich in fibers and low fat content.
Don't use alcohol, or medications which may harm liver such as paracetamol, augmentin (antibiotic), nitrofurantoin (antibiotic), etc.
You should have an other check of SGOT, SGPT, GGT, FA after 3 months.
It is important to check the CPK levels in blood, which may be rised up from statin usage too. If it is within normal ranges for now, than you should check the CPK level only in case of myalgia (muscle pain).
Hope this was helpful to you .
Please feel free to contact me , if you need any other clarifications.
Kind regards,
Dr. Juarda
You should stop the treatment and check SGOT , SGPT, GGT, FA after three months.
Detailed answer:
Hello.
Thank you for sharing this question in HCM.
The elevation of the liver enzymes levels (SGOT, SGPT, GGT, FA), is a known side effects, of statins such as Crestor. Generally, the raise of GGT levels in blood is associated with high levels of SGOT, SGPT too.
Even though, in case of an increase of three times higher of the normal range of liver enzymes levels in blood, is obligatory the interruption of the medication.
For now, you must go on with a balanced diet and physical activity for at least three times a week , for not less than 40 minutes a day. You should consume a diet rich in fibers and low fat content.
Don't use alcohol, or medications which may harm liver such as paracetamol, augmentin (antibiotic), nitrofurantoin (antibiotic), etc.
You should have an other check of SGOT, SGPT, GGT, FA after 3 months.
It is important to check the CPK levels in blood, which may be rised up from statin usage too. If it is within normal ranges for now, than you should check the CPK level only in case of myalgia (muscle pain).
Hope this was helpful to you .
Please feel free to contact me , if you need any other clarifications.
Kind regards,
Dr. Juarda
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