Hello! Can Ambien Cause Temporary High AST In A Non
Question: hello! Can ambien cause temporary high AST in a non fasting blood draw? Everything else in my CMP was normal. Thanks!
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
yes ambien (zolpidem) can lead to liver damage that is why it can cause increased level of AST.
But this liver damage is only temporary and improves on its own after stopping the drug.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome To Ask A Doctor Service
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
yes ambien (zolpidem) can lead to liver damage that is why it can cause increased level of AST.
But this liver damage is only temporary and improves on its own after stopping the drug.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
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Thank you. I have stopped using it. How long should I wait to have another blood draw to see if the result goes down?
Brief Answer:
15 days.
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
After 15 days, get repeat test done.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
15 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome To Ask A Doctor Service
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
After 15 days, get repeat test done.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
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