whether it's okay for patients with elevated liver enzymes to take a statin

January 2011

The question often comes up about whether it's okay for patients with elevated liver enzymes to take a statin.

Up to 10% of people starting a statin get a rise in liver enzymes.

But only about 1% of patients have an increase above 3 times the normal limit...and most increases are transient.

Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE

Pharmacist's Letter membership benefits include:

12 issues every year — what you need to know and do, right now
Quick, practical reference charts and tools
Comprehensive CE library to meet license renewal and state requirements
Multiple course formats including live webinars, podcasts, and CE-in-the-Letter to match your learning style
Plus much more!

Choose the right tier for your needs today.

Already a subscriber? Log in

Volume pricing available. Get a quote