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Can Medicine Cause Damage To The Liver?
My alt(sgpt) enzymes levels of the liver have been getting lower around 11 is the count now. I have been on a lot of meds for many years. I take a lot of pain meds and antidepressants etc. How can I know if this is damanaging my liver or is this because of side effects of meds?
Sat, 8 Mar 2014
Yes, there are hepatotoxic medicines which can cause damage to liver. But if liver is healthy than damge is minimal and medicines can be given in the light of benefits compared to damage. Also healthy liver gets normal after stopping the medicines. Your ALT (SGPT) level is with in normal range and with the liver damage amount of this increases. Normal range is between 0-40 U.
In my opinion you should not be worried of your liver enzyme levels at present stage.
In my opinion you should not be worried of your liver enzyme levels at present stage.
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