Niacin liver enzymes

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Avatar m tn I'm 52 and have never have had high liver enzymes. Took 500 mg of Slo Niacin for about a month between 12/15/13 and 1/15/14 and ALT went from 36 to 60, AST from 39 to 63, and GGT from about low 30's to 110!! based on blood testing done 1/15/14. Previous normal liver bloodwork from chemistry profile was from physical back in late July of 2013. Only a social drinker (few beers on weekend).
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 Mild elevations of liver enzymes AST, ALT, and GGT started sometime late 2013 or early 2014 and still are elevated. By mild, AST and ALT around 60 and GGT about 100. Never have had that problem before and hadn't had any alcohol since 1/24/14. Had full bloodwork and ultrasound from a hepatologist a month or so ago and everything was normal except the high enzymes. Note that high dose purified fish oil seems to lower the alt/ast about 10-15 pts but has little effect on GGT.
Avatar n tn Thank you. Sorry I wasn't more clear. My son has had a hepatatic panel done four times in the past three weeks. The last one was today. He'll have the results tomorrow. The ALT #'s have been about 240 +/- each time. So they haven't been equal to 10 x the highest normal level established by the lab he's going to, but too high to secure a job with the company he's applying to.
Avatar n tn Unfortunately, in some, taking cholesterol lowering meds can elevate the liver enzymes. I believe your doc may have asked you to discontinue the lipitor to see if that is the cause of the elevation.
Avatar f tn There are certain muscle enzymes that are often measured when a liver enzyme elevation is suspected. Doctors will draw blood to measure the level of ALT and AST. If these are elevated it often indicates that they are leaking from from a damaged muscle, or muscles, often indicating a neuromuscular disorder (a disorder that affects the nervous system and the muscles).
Avatar n tn t advise you on stopping medications, you should talk to your doctors about that one but niacin and verapamil can increase liver enzymes and are worth asking your doctor about. I hope this helps.
Avatar m tn My recent blood tests revealed I was reactive to a Hepatitis C Antibody Panel Acute Reflux Test. It measured 21.40. My liver enzymes were high at ALT=53, AST/SGOT=47 and my white blood cell count was at 11.2. I had a blood test two years ago and this did not show up. I have lived a clean, sober life for 34 years. (You know the old hippie lifetsyle some of us lived back in the day.
Avatar f tn I'm a 33 year old white non-smoking male. I've been having upper mid abdominal pain that goes to the right side of my back and to the upper right side of my abdomen- above the rib cage. I was in the ER with what I thought was another bout of pericarditis. But EKG was normal as we're the cardiac enzymes. The ER doc asked if I had ever had my gallbladder out which I haven't. I followed up with the Nurse Practitioner and she thought it may be gastritis and gave me Nexium.
Avatar n tn that should cause elevated enzymes. Liver ultrasound was normal, but blood keeps coming back w/ elevations in my enzymes & this all started about the same time as the prenatal vitamins. I have read that too much iron can cause toxicity & affect the liver, so it might be reaching at straws, but it's all I have right now. Good luck to you!
1006041 tn?1250396768 I am a 35 year old and have found out within the last year that I am allergic to cholesterol medicine. When I take just one pill my liver enzymes go up. This has been determined at two numerous hospital stays, infact, doctors didnt believe the previous diagnosis of an allergic reaction and gave me the meds to see for themselves. I have chronic pancreatitis and have gotten sick several times from high lipid count due to my cholesterol.
Avatar m tn I was told to avoid niacin, excess vitamin C, along with marijuana and alcohol by my liver clinic. Risk and the way liver handles excess niacin outweighed benefit though certainly getting adequate amounts by use of a NO iron multiple vitamin would be fine. Statins have so many contraindications they will probably never pass muster for liver patients.
Avatar m tn Weigh the benefits and risks Liver damage Occasionally, statin use could cause your liver to increase its production of enzymes that help you digest food, drinks and medications. If the increase is only mild, you can continue to take the drug. Rarely, if the increase is severe, you may need to stop taking the drug. Your doctor might suggest a different statin.
Avatar f tn My husband, 53, most certainly has cirrhoses. He has been drinking for 35 years. 1 1/2 years ago he began drinking very, heavily and then began a series of hospitalizations for detoxes, seizures, varicese, esophogeal bleeding, etc. I took his alcohol away just before his last and final rehab (we had planned an intervention and workshop to educate the family and friends) and I wanted him to attend, if possible. He went into DT's and I took him to the ER.
Avatar f tn I take 65mg Iron pills 2X/day, 250mg Niacin 3X/day. I also take a few other pills where liver and kidney functions must be watched. So far everything is working good! My Iron is still a bit low but we're waiting on the next blood test in three months before we adjust that again. I take Niacin to lower my cholesterol. In three months my HDL dropped by two points and LDL dropped like a rock to half what it was.
Avatar n tn If you have stage 4 liver disease (cirrhosis) you should consult with your hepatologist regarding any changes to diet and and any over-the-counter drugs, vitamins or herbs before taking them. Many can be toxic to a cirrhotic liver an increase liver damage and in some individuals cause decompensation and liver failure depending on a patient's liver disease and the amount of the toxin.
Avatar m tn Niacin is OK, but needs to be taken in high amounts, so, you should have your liver enzymes tested periodically to make sure it is functioning as it should. As far as to whay kind of physician to see, your GP should be fine, a Naturopath or a cardiologist.
Avatar f tn I have never heard of niacin affecting the body in a bad way especially pertaining to the liver and thyroid.
Avatar f tn My husband has been taking niacin for his elevated cholesterol for many years now. We looked into this after reading about the potential se's of statins. We based the dosages - with his PCP's - approval on the book "The 8 Week Cholesterol Cure" by Robert Kowalski. We also supplement with Konjac root (glucomannan) and he takes a phytosterol if he's going to eat steak or eggs or other cholesterol rich foods.
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 Extended release niacin is arguably just as good as any drug on the market in terms of HDL and LDL effect. It can be tough on the liver but if you have normal liver function then its a legit alternative to statins (my father in law's cholesterol used to clock in at about 270 and he had the same reservations as your husband about drugs - niacin has worked very well for him - his cholesterol is now sub 150 and has been for 10+ years).
Avatar f tn How much Niacin were you taking daily? Was your physician aware you were going to take the Niacin to lower your cholesterol? Were you taking any other medications at the same time?
Avatar m tn By contrast, slow-release niacin preparations reduce the hot-flush effect by releasing niacin over an extended period of 12 hours or longer. Most of these preparations are unsafe and I do not recommend them. “No-flush” niacin preparations, such as inositol hexaniacinate and nicotinamide, are widely sold as niacin alternatives that do not cause hot flushes. In my experience, however, they simply do not work. In other words, no flush, no effect.
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.