IS 10 mg. Zocor or dietary change responsible for my elevated SGOT, SGPT

[GARY-BENDET]

  For 2 yrs. I have been taking 10 mg. of Zocor per day... to address my cholesterol problems.  I recently implimented the Sugar Busters Diet of Low sugar as it promises to lower cholesterol and triglycerides.  After approx. 1 mo. of this diet my cholesterol is now down to 176, hdl - 49, ldl - 98, Trig. - 153 (down from 273 3 mos. ago).  I feel like the diet must be responsible since the Zocor alone wasn't cutting it.  However, my Liver Enzyme level is now elevated to 96.  My doctor wants to review my diet with me but he is a strong believer in low-fat carbo./fiber high.  I don't take Tylenol or any other meds.  Please let me know your feedback of my situation.  Thanks so much!
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Dear Gary Bendett,
It is impossible to draw conclusions from a single elevated liver test.  Questions to be answered include: which test is elevated? For what length of time has it been elevated?  Do you have other risk factors for liver disease e.g. alcohol, viral hepatitis, family history of liver disease?  
I think that you should ask you rphysician about stopping the Zocor because this medicine may be causing elevated liver tests.  Swerology ( blood) tests for heptitis virus are needed as wellas tests for autoimmune  and metabolic liver disease.  IF you rliver tests do not improve, I would stop the diet.  Finally, if liver tests remain elevated and there is no cause found, you should have a liver biopsy.
This information is presented for educational purpose sonly.  Always consult your personal physician for specific medical questions.
HFHSM.D.-rf
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