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Does Alcohol Affect The GGT Test Result?

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Posted on Tue, 15 Sep 2015
Question: i took analisys for ggt and i take paracetamol with alcohol and ggt at 98 could paracetamol alter the analysis
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Alcohol, paracetamol, and lipid lowering meds can all increase GGT.

Detailed Answer:
GGT is one of the tests of liver function and can definitely increase from alcohol use. In addition, paracetamol can make this worse. Lipid lowering medications can also increase GGT.

I suggest you avoid alcohol and have your GGT tested again in 1 month.

Also, in general, paracetamol should not be taken with alcohol as it compounds the possibility for liver toxicity.

Good luck and I hope this answers your question.
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Does Alcohol Affect The GGT Test Result?

Brief Answer: Alcohol, paracetamol, and lipid lowering meds can all increase GGT. Detailed Answer: GGT is one of the tests of liver function and can definitely increase from alcohol use. In addition, paracetamol can make this worse. Lipid lowering medications can also increase GGT. I suggest you avoid alcohol and have your GGT tested again in 1 month. Also, in general, paracetamol should not be taken with alcohol as it compounds the possibility for liver toxicity. Good luck and I hope this answers your question.