I don't Know. She didn't ask for it . Only the SGPT
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- As a general rule, as long as the liver enzymes levels do not exceed 2-3 times the upper limit of the normal range (which is between 11 and 45 in most labs), then the treatment can be kept the same. T... Read More
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My High LDL could be from the Thyroid Gland or from my liver.I'll do the thyroid test next week. What's the easiest case? Side Effects of medications?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Hypothyroidism (poor thyroid gland function whereby the thyroid gland does not manufacture and secrete enough thyroid hormones) is known to induce disturbances in the blood lipids (cause elevation in ... Read More
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Do statins enhance the function of insulin in insulin-resistant patients ?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- No, statins do not improve the function of insulin in insulin-resistant patients. In fact, statins have been found to cause, in some individuals, problems in the secretory function of β cells, th... Read More
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Hi, Do Statins e.g. "liponorm 20 mg" cause damage to the body e.g. muscle damage,diabetes, memory loss and sexual dysfunction? What's the substitute?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Any medication that you administer, be it something as simple as paracetamol or as complex as Chemotherapy, is associated with a host of adverse effects. These adverse effects may be minor such that t... Read More
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MY TOTAL CHOLESTEROL WAS 250mg% ,SGPT: 26U L,SGOT: 19U/L.I STARTED ATORVASTAIN 10mg 7 MONTH AGO..TODAY MY SGOT IS : 26U/ L (WITHIN NORMAL) MY SGPT RAISED FROM 26U L TO 35U L.DO I HAVE TO STOP SAT
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- No you should not discontinue the use of statins as this will result in re-increase in the levels of the bad cholesterol (i.e., LDL). You just need to keep closely monitoring your liver enzymes levels... Read More
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What are the side effects of Statin?
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- the side effct of statins are hepatic problem muscular problems and negatif effect on diabetes
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