According to the Southern Medical Journal in its July 2010 edition, volume 103, issue 7, on pp 676-678, in their article "Rosuvastatin - Induced Thrombocytopenia" it appears that the answer to your question is Yes! I recently saw a patient who was treated with Simvastatin for over 2years by another provider. The patient's platelet count is 135 (Normal range is 140-400) on the lab report we ordered at our clinic. Good Luck!
Ekhator
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According to the Southern Medical Journal in its July 2010 edition, volume 103, issue 7, on pp 676-678, in their article "Rosuvastatin - Induced Thrombocytopenia" it appears that the answer to your question is Yes! I recently saw a patient who was treated with Simvastatin for over 2years by another provider. The patient's platelet count is 135 (Normal range is 140-400) on the lab report we ordered at our clinic. Good Luck! Ekhator
Excessive use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) could possibly lead to thrombocytopenia. (referenced from a clinical resource)
Due to DIC and decreased thrombopoiesis.
Simvastatin is not an MAOI.
grapefruit
A severe deficiency in vitamin B12 (folic acid) can lower the platelet count in the blood, causing slower clotting and possible internal bleeding.
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There is no known way to prevent thrombocytopenia.
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yes but you may only have up to a quart of grapefruit juice because this can cause interactions
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