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What medications can cause liver enzymes to be elevated?

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Pain relief medications such as:aspirin,acetaminophen (Tylenol and others),ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin),naproxen (Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox, Aleve),diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR), and.phenylbutazone (Butazolidine) read more

Virtually any prescription medication has the capacity to cause liver enzymes to rise in a given individual, and not all elevations are persistent or worrisome. Prescribed medicines most commonly associated with liver injury and elevation of the transaminase enzymes, AST and ALT, include non-steroidal pain relievers, antibiotics, cholesterol-lowering statins, anti seizure medications, and drugs for tuberculosis. read more

Most of the time, elevated liver enzymes don't signal a chronic, serious liver problem. Causes. Many diseases and conditions can contribute to elevated liver enzymes. Your doctor determines the specific cause of your elevated liver enzymes by reviewing your medications, your signs and symptoms and, in some cases, other tests and procedures. read more

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