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Does Nicorette Cause Elevation In Liver Enzyme Levels?

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Posted on Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Question : Will chewing Nicorette gum elevate your liver enzymes? I am diabetic and I am on metformin, glycazide, vasotec,Water pill, daily baby aspirin and daily shots of victoza. My dr has taken me off Crestor
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Elevation of liver enzymes is not a recognised side effect of Nicorette.
Statin group of medicines like Crestor commonly raise liver enzymes. This is the reason why your doctor stopped your crestor.
I shall be happy to answer if you have any further query.
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Does Nicorette Cause Elevation In Liver Enzyme Levels?

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. Elevation of liver enzymes is not a recognised side effect of Nicorette. Statin group of medicines like Crestor commonly raise liver enzymes. This is the reason why your doctor stopped your crestor. I shall be happy to answer if you have any further query.