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High Gamma GT Reading. Was A Heavy Drinker. Can Any Medicine Affect Reading?

I am a carer for a housebound person who has a Gamma GT reading of 94. something.He used to be a heavy drinker but stopped 3mths ago. Although I know alcohol effects Gamma GT readings, would any of the medication he is on also have an effect on readings. The meds he is on are as follows: Omeprazole Thiamine Vitamin B Compound Strong Diazepam and Clenil.
Fri, 25 Oct 2013
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Hello I have taken note of your query
See, elevated gamma GT is seen in alcoholic liver disease, its quite specific also

The drugs you hav mentioned is not not to cause any alterations in this enzyme level

Any questions about the same let me know
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High Gamma GT Reading. Was A Heavy Drinker. Can Any Medicine Affect Reading?

Hello I have taken note of your query See, elevated gamma GT is seen in alcoholic liver disease, its quite specific also The drugs you hav mentioned is not not to cause any alterations in this enzyme level Any questions about the same let me know