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What Is Causing The High Level Of Gamma GT In My Blood?
My recent blood test indicates my Gamma GT is 52. I do not consume alcohol but have been on pain killers for sometime, oxycontin, percocet, lyrics, etc. Am now on Disability but my Gamma GT is always high and concerns me, Could it be the drugs I take causing this.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Looking at the laboratory report of GGT, I agree with you that certain medications do cause raised level of GGT and alcohol is not the only cause.
However, the whole list of medications is necessary for further evaluation.
Common drugs which cause are phenytoin, barbiturates, NSAIDS, stations etc.
Elevated GGT is a know risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular disease and needs to be evaluated properly.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Looking at the laboratory report of GGT, I agree with you that certain medications do cause raised level of GGT and alcohol is not the only cause.
However, the whole list of medications is necessary for further evaluation.
Common drugs which cause are phenytoin, barbiturates, NSAIDS, stations etc.
Elevated GGT is a know risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular disease and needs to be evaluated properly.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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