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Hep C & Cholestral lowering medicines May 21, 2004 I have Hep C. - not active - normal enzimes level - Just found out that I have high Cholesterol and need medication.... Can this medication (lipitor or similar) affect my Hep C, since it is metabolized in the liver? |
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| Response from Dr. McGovern
 Most drugs are metabolized by the liver. Your cholesterol should be treated so you should certainly do so, but also obtain liver function testing on a regular basis. Also remember that symptoms of right upper quadrant pain, nausea and vomiting can be signs of liver toxicity. Secondly, your hepatitis C can still be active even with normal enzymes. Please ask your doctor for a Hepatitis C viral load test to see if you have virus in your blood. Dr. McGovern | ||||||||
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