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Could Long Term Usage Of Clonazepam Daily For Anxiety Cause Fatty Liver Disease ?

I take 0.5 mg of Clonazepam daily for anxiety. Been on it for over 10 years without increasing the dosage. Just had as CAT scan and results were "homogeneous liver and spleen" with quite elevated liver enzymes. I drink lightly (have not drank in 2 weeks) but could the long-term use of Clonazepam be causing the fatty liver disease?
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Long term use of clonazepam can effect liver , but will not increase the liver enzymes significantky high , until and unless you are taking very very high doses of clonazepam.
i would advise you to get Viral Markers done , to see for other causes of increase in liver enzymes.
I would be able to comment better if you could share your Liver Function Test report with me.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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Could Long Term Usage Of Clonazepam Daily For Anxiety Cause Fatty Liver Disease ?

Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. Long term use of clonazepam can effect liver , but will not increase the liver enzymes significantky high , until and unless you are taking very very high doses of clonazepam. i would advise you to get Viral Markers done , to see for other causes of increase in liver enzymes. I would be able to comment better if you could share your Liver Function Test report with me. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD