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Should I Expect A Change In Liver Enzyme Levels After Eight Weeks Of Stopping Lisinopril And Starting Milk Thistle, Dandelion, And Turmeric?
I was put on lisinopril 12 years ago and a few years after starting the medicine, my liver enzymes had started to increase starting 30 days after taking the medicine. My GGT level is now 313, ALP is now at 359 and AST and AL TR as well high. I was also on call rag during this time as well. I still swear that the medicines have created what they diagnosed as PBC. I came off all the medicines eight weeks ago and started taking milk thistle/dandelion/turmeric eight weeks ago. My numbers did not change much at all. Should I expect any kind of change within that Eight weeks or is it going to take longer since I was on the medicine for so long.?
Tue, 3 Dec 2024
Hello,
Liver damage, also called hepatotoxicity, can happen when taking lisinopril. You are suffering from the side effects of taking Lisinopril for such a long duration. Antioxidant effect of turmeric (Curcumin) is powerful and stops your liver from being damaged by toxins.
Dandelion helps improve digestion. It has healing effect on liver dysfunction due to toxins. Milk thistle also protects liver from toxins. Do continue to take the herbal products that you are taking. Herbal products may take a longer time to heal your liver. Do not get impatient & do not take it in excess.
You can control your raised liver enzymes levels by a change in lifestyle & by switching to healthy diet. You are advised to take boiled food for at least 3 (three) months. Take boiled water strictly. You can take lean meat, eggs & protein boiled and shallow fried in olive oil. Do not take processed food, refined flour, full fat dairy products, red meat, spicy hot fried food,
Take whole cereals that is well cooked. Take fresh well-cooked vegetables tossed in olive oil. Take berries, nuts, seeds and fruits in correct portions. Take food that is good for the liver, like papayas, prickly pear, grapes, etc.
Do not smoke, do not take alcohol or addictive substances. Do regular walking, exercises under a Physical therapist. If obese maintain healthy weight. After strict diet control (taking boiled food or food tossed in olive oil) and regular walking twice daily for 45-50 days, you are advised to get a repeat Liver function test done. You should also get lipid profile done.
You will find your liver enzyme much reduced & better results of lipid profile too. Continue to follow healthy lifestyle & healthy eating for 9-12 months, you will become fit very soon. Stay cheerful, take at least 8 hours of quality sleep and avoid strenuous life schedules. Stay relaxed. Help your system recover. Avoid stress, both physical & emotional. Get a follow up clinical check-up done every 2-3 months.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Liver damage, also called hepatotoxicity, can happen when taking lisinopril. You are suffering from the side effects of taking Lisinopril for such a long duration. Antioxidant effect of turmeric (Curcumin) is powerful and stops your liver from being damaged by toxins.
Dandelion helps improve digestion. It has healing effect on liver dysfunction due to toxins. Milk thistle also protects liver from toxins. Do continue to take the herbal products that you are taking. Herbal products may take a longer time to heal your liver. Do not get impatient & do not take it in excess.
You can control your raised liver enzymes levels by a change in lifestyle & by switching to healthy diet. You are advised to take boiled food for at least 3 (three) months. Take boiled water strictly. You can take lean meat, eggs & protein boiled and shallow fried in olive oil. Do not take processed food, refined flour, full fat dairy products, red meat, spicy hot fried food,
Take whole cereals that is well cooked. Take fresh well-cooked vegetables tossed in olive oil. Take berries, nuts, seeds and fruits in correct portions. Take food that is good for the liver, like papayas, prickly pear, grapes, etc.
Do not smoke, do not take alcohol or addictive substances. Do regular walking, exercises under a Physical therapist. If obese maintain healthy weight. After strict diet control (taking boiled food or food tossed in olive oil) and regular walking twice daily for 45-50 days, you are advised to get a repeat Liver function test done. You should also get lipid profile done.
You will find your liver enzyme much reduced & better results of lipid profile too. Continue to follow healthy lifestyle & healthy eating for 9-12 months, you will become fit very soon. Stay cheerful, take at least 8 hours of quality sleep and avoid strenuous life schedules. Stay relaxed. Help your system recover. Avoid stress, both physical & emotional. Get a follow up clinical check-up done every 2-3 months.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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