I Am Having High SGPT Because I Used To Drink

Posted on Thu, 9 Jan 2020

Question: I am having high SGPT because I used to drink alcohol so in order to reduce sgpt I am taking silymarin 600mg twice a day so I just want to know and confirm does taking silymarin (Milk Thistle) has any affect or cause any injury to kidneys ? Is taking silymarin safe for kidneys ?

Also is there any other thing or supplements that keeps kidney good and young

As my creatinine level came = 0.8
And eGFR = 114

So what does these level means

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Silymarin does not cause any harm to kidneys.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Sylimarin or milk thistle is a safe drug and it will not cause any harm to your kidneys. You can safely continue sylimarin with out any concerns.
You creatinine level and eGFR is well with in the normal range and as of now no definite treatment is required. No supplements or drugs are required now.
You have to avoid alcohol to prevent further damage to liver.
Wishing all the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (8 hours later)

Ok I forgot to mention that I recently also consulted doctor and he told me to take udiliv 300mg twice for 15 days so does udiliv also affects kidneys ?

Also as milk thistle silymarin has many properties in order to reduce weight so my wife is also taking so I am worried mainly more for her whether it's good for kidneys or not

So is udiliv 300mg also safe for kidneys or not?

Also as said earlier my creatinine is 0.8 and eGFR is 114 so I calculated on internet where it said it should be 122 according to my age and creatinine

So please tell me is my eGFR is low why it's not 122 ?

And please confirm is udiliv 300mg is ok for kidney like silymarin?

Also does udiliv helps in repairing liver cells and reduces sgpt?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Udiliv is also safe for kidneys.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Udiliv is also safe for kidneys. Udiliv is actually improve the general health of the liver and is recommended in conditions causing elevated liver enzymes
Effective GFR above 90 is considered normal and nothing much to worry about it.
Wishing all the best.
Thanks

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