Are statins hard on the liver?

Beta, modern medicines have their place and you must listen to your doctor if they prescribed statins for your heart. Along with it, keep your diet clean and drink warm water with a little amla or turmeric in the morning to support your digestion naturally. But never stop your main medicines without asking your doctor first.

Excuse me, my father was also suggested statins recently and we are quite worried about his liver too. Do we have to get tests done every single month to check if it's safe? If anyone here is taking them long-term, please let me know how often you visit the lab.

They aren't necessarily hard on everyone, but you will definitely need regular LFT blood tests to keep an eye on things. Factor that into your monthly budget because those tests can cost around 500 to 800 rupees each time. It is better to get a package deal from a local lab to save some money.

Actually, while statins can cause a mild rise in liver enzymes for some people, actual liver damage is extremely rare. Your cardiologist or physician will usually do a baseline liver function test before starting and then repeat it later to be safe. It is always best to discuss your specific medical history with your doctor instead of worrying.

Yaar, my doctor put me on low-dose statins because my love for butter chicken finally caught up with me! He told me the liver handles it fine in most cases but told me to cut down on heavy alcohol and very oily foods. Just take the medicine and don't worry, but maybe keep the heavy biryani nights in check.