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Is It Safe To Stop Anti-inflammatory Drugs For High Liver Enzyme?
My doctor said my last blood analysis showed my liver enzymes were almost ten times what they should be. She took me off Pravastatin and told me not to take any anti-inflamatory drugs until she finds the problem. What could have caused this to happen?
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
There are many different causes of raised liver enzymes. Some of them are infections especially viral, alcohol intake, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, certain metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases and intake of liver toxic medications.
Statins you were taking can also raise the liver enzymes.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
There are many different causes of raised liver enzymes. Some of them are infections especially viral, alcohol intake, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, certain metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases and intake of liver toxic medications.
Statins you were taking can also raise the liver enzymes.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards.
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