GeneroseI had never had low platelets and started taking Lipitor 1 month ago know
my platelets are 104.
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Marvell19 Apr 2012
Yes, Lipitor can cause low platelets.
Hematologic side effects including hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia have occurred with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. These effects may be manifestations of a hypersensitivity reaction.
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