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What Causes Elevated Liver Enzymes While On Cipro?
I took Cipro 500 (antibiotic) for 2 weeks due to extreme pain. Underwent schedule medical the day after the last pill. My ALK Phos (144), SGOT - AST(55), SGPT-ALT (72) are up. Doctor wants to see me. These readings used near the limit earlier. Should I be concerned? I am 67+
Sat, 1 Dec 2018
Hello,
I have gone through your question and I understand your concern.
Cipro causes a little elevation in liver enzymes but it is transient.
The numbers that you have shared are also not that much to cause a concern.
So I don't think there is a need to worry.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
I have gone through your question and I understand your concern.
Cipro causes a little elevation in liver enzymes but it is transient.
The numbers that you have shared are also not that much to cause a concern.
So I don't think there is a need to worry.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
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