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Do Statins Cause Elevated ALT? Separating the Myth from the Reality

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While mild, transient elevations in liver enzymes like ALT can occur with statin therapy, severe statin-induced liver injury is exceptionally rare, with many asymptomatic increases often resolving on their own. This phenomenon is known as 'hepatic adaptation' and should not cause panic for most patients.