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Avatar f tn Side effects with valacyclovir, including liver problems, are extremely rare. Even if Valtrex was the cause of his elevated liver enzymes, most people with mild enzyme elevations do not go on to more serious problems. Most important, stories of rare adverse effects shouldn't change anyone's treatment plan. People don't have greater risk of lightning strikes just because someone else gets struck!
Avatar m tn I stopped taking Valtrex due to elevated liver enzymes, then my enzymes gradually come down... when I take Valtrex, have a liver test... Enzymes become elevated. I finally quit Valtrex, took milk thistle.... What a shocker. My liver enzymes are perfect now. Be careful when taking Valtrex long term, it can inflame your liver.
Avatar f tn t get any outbreaks, but the downside is that Valtrex elevates my ALT readings for my liver. All of my other liver test readings are within range. My liver test that was done one year ago was perfect. My doctor told me to stop taking Valtrex for a while to let my liver regenerate. While I think Valtrex is an excellent drug for treating HSV 2, I think users should take into consideration that long term use can cause some mild to moderate damage to the liver as my tests have proven.
Avatar f tn t be putting you on valtrex without blood labs as it can be tough on your liver and he should have ordered liver tests prior to putting you on the medication to see your liver function results as a baseline in case the valtrex raised certain levels of enzymes in your liver. Find a specialist in infectious disease, fast. You could spread it elsewhere if they weep or break or they could spread on their own. It may be herpes but it could he athletes foot too....theres many different things.
Avatar m tn I was on valtrex for many years it increased my liver enzymes to where my docotor thought I was an alcholic. I dont drink like that im a casual drinker. I was having to pee alot its was affecting my bladder. I started to have a taste of the meds in my mouth throughout the whole day. I had cameras stuck in places I dont want to mention. Im a male. I get out breaks maybe one to two a month. Back to back sometimes. I have a bad one now.
Avatar f tn But it must be emphasized that higher-than-normal levels of these liver enzymes should not be automatically equated with liver disease. They may mean liver problems or they may not. The interpretation of elevated AST and ALT levels depends upon the whole clinical picture and so it is best done by doctors experienced in evaluating liver disease. The precise levels of these enzymes do not correlate well with the extent of liver damage or the prognosis (outlook).
Avatar n tn Elevated Liver Enzymes can be the result of damaging liver disease, acute or prolonged use of medications or alcohol, or harmful exposure to a wide variety of environmental toxins (many of which you are probably exposed to every day). Livergenex is your safe, natural choice for lowering elevated liver enzymes and putting you on the path to a healthier more energetic life. Elevated liver enzymes indicate inflammation or damage to cells in your liver.
Avatar f tn I am having major issues with bile duct blockage. Had an ERCP 6 weeks ago, liver enzymes were OK now had blood work done and all were very high especially ALP. Wondering if this has happened to anyone else. I am scheduled for another MRI and possibly another ERCP. He is also testing me for primary billary cirrhosis , which is new because of the high ALP. I am scared to death, I need to stay off the Internet because most has been doom and gloom.
Avatar n tn My son had liver enzymes alt and ast that were at over 300 and then over 2000 4 weeks later. He develped a bleed and died. Could he have had liver failure in that short of time. He had been on a TPN feeding for 8 weeks. Just curious.
184420 tn?1326739808 I feel liver biopsy may not be done earlier than 2-3 yearly. Enzymes are neccessary to see liver inflammation. and viral load should be kept minimum. Not taking any treatment is not advisable. We are only talking to ourselves. Can we get some doctor to discuss the things ? some other web site anybody?
Avatar f tn i went from 1447 to 700 in 2 weeks after detoxing liver enzymes still high but should i still be worried?
Avatar f tn If you usually have normal levels of liver enzymes,it can take up to 2 weeks to get back to those levels.
Avatar f tn My husband is 35 with no history of poor health. For the last 5 days his stool has been white-ish in color. He felt crummy last week for a couple days, so he went to bed. He rarely takes any kind of medicines, but he's had a headache so he took some tylenol for a couple days. He went to the dr on Monday 4-23 and his blood work came back today saying his cholesterol was low (they didn't specify which one-LDL or HDL) but his liver enzymes were high.
Avatar f tn Elevated liver enzymes as a result of statin use does not necessarily mean there is liver damage. Stopping the drug frequently results in normalization of liver enzymes. And occasionally changing to a different statin solves the problem of elevated liver enzymes while maintaining an improved cholesterol level.
Avatar m tn s 2 drinks/day for a guy), you might just be OK (assuming the alcohol is the cause - other diseases and conditions can also cause elevated liver enzymes). If you have a hard time sticking to those guidelines, it might be that you have an alcohol problem and there are many resources to help you with that. If you want to see something I wish I would have seen when I was your age as it relates to alcohol, find the BBC documentary "Rain in my Heart" on youtube.
Avatar n tn My (ALT) liver enzymes was at 54 two years ago. That Dr. said it was a fatty liver. I had not been to a Dr. since, until this month. This Dr. did a blood draw and my (ALT) is now at a 91. I am over weight by about 65lbs , 38yrs, 5'2". I was drinking once a week or so with family and friends in the last 6yrs and of course eat bad food. Before 32yrs. I didn't drink. What could cause this? My Dr. now has scheduled me for CT scan.
1098161 tn?1257447833 No, those are antihistamines and won't damage the liver. There are a couple of websites that show drug label info, like rxlist.com and drugs.com. I comb through those if I am considering using something new, looking for any liver side effects of drugs. There are 2 liver enzymes, AST and ALT. ALT is made in the liver and it's leakage into the bloodstream indicates cell damage to the liver. AST, however, can also come from damaged muscle and heart.
1213752 tn?1266507249 I have inflammation and cirrhosis of the liver, but nothing predominant...The GI doc said that the toxin levels in my liver were very high and he thinks that is why I am having trouble with my liver. Today they have gone down to ALT- 626 and AST-415. I have been experiencing new symptoms since the levels have dropped. I am now getting pain in my liver, where I was not before. I also get headaches every time I eat or if I eat gluten products and every time I do something slightly active...
Avatar m tn the blood test showed that levels of calcium, magnisium, sodium, and putasium are normal but liver enzymes are elevated - VERY HIGH - i have done ultrasound check and it showed that i have a fatty liver. The doctor's diagnosis was that i have shortage in Vitamin D caused by high liver enzymes which leads to these involuntary movements in my muscles. The question is .. do high liver enzymes affect muscles? and does it really affect levels of vitamin D ?
586653 tn?1282046650 my 10 month old had a blood test coz she was anemic, thats when they told me about her liver enzymes. i didnt know what that was but i knew it wasnt good. they did blood test on her twice and its still the same. shes got another appointment which is for nxt month. shes been poorly in the past but otherwise eats fine and is a happy child.im so scared as iv done internet search and have not found anything good.
Avatar f tn Did anyone out there have their liver enzymes checked sometime after they quit hydros/percs? I'm on Day 8 and yesterday I had mine checked and they were elevated. Not dangerously, but enought to get my attention. I was taking 8-10 Lortab 10/500's a day a few days before I quit. Any thoughts or experiences to share, so I can stop worrying about it? Thanks!
Avatar f tn Can zantac alone, or in combination with any of the prescription drugs cause liver enzymes to increase? Been taking the Zantac almost, but not every day for over a year. Thanks much for you response. P.S. I also take one Omeprazole 20 mg every morning.
Avatar n tn hiya my daughter is 2 years old and for nearly a year shes had slightly abnormal enzymes in her liver, im SO scared this is gonna be something serious for her. is there any chance it could be? ive had no real explination from my doctor. i admit she has had a poor diet but im gonna really try now. is there any advice you can give me i would be SO greatful. should i be worried about my baby girl?
Avatar n tn m assuming you mean liver enzymes. Has she been diagnosed with Hepatitis C? Is she on any new medications, either OTC, Rx or supplements? Hopefully her Dr. is followong up on this...........
Avatar n tn non smoker male had a routine physical w/ lab work. All lab good except liver enzymes elevated. Lab repeated 1 month later enzymes same as month before, hepaptitis and other liver disease ruled out.. Ultrasound done, and that was fine. Was told over phone to follow up with a GI Dr. Why would I need to do that?
2121656 tn?1395674749 Dr. Schiano, Well, I'll start with telling you a little about my health. I've type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high trig. (hereditary on mother's side). I was just diagnosed with Hashimoto Thyroiditis. Due to the diabetes and high cholesterol I was taking metformin 500 mg.'s once a day and lipitor 10 mg.'s once a day for about 6 yrs. now. I've now been taken off the medicine's now due to high liver enzymes. I was diagnosed with a fatty liver in 2008.