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Does Azithromycin For Bronchitis Affect My Fatty Liver?
Hi, I was diagnosed with fatty liver last month and is currently taking Godex DS, but after a couple of weeks, I got sick and was having bronchitis and my throat is somwhw swallen, so the doctore gave me azithromycin, so im a bit worried if taking azithromycin would affect the condition of my liver, because as far as what I have heard it elevated liver enzymes.
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
Yes, azithromycin can cause liver injury in a small percentage of individuals taking it.
If your liver function is already deranged, then you can avoid taking it.
If you have only a simple fatty liver with normal liver function tests, then there is no harm in completing the course of azithromycin.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Thanks for posting your query.
Yes, azithromycin can cause liver injury in a small percentage of individuals taking it.
If your liver function is already deranged, then you can avoid taking it.
If you have only a simple fatty liver with normal liver function tests, then there is no harm in completing the course of azithromycin.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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