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Elevated ALT and AST after taking asacol

Elevated ALT and AST after taking asacol

Male, 71 in generally good health, physically active, slim build.   IgA nephropathy apparently in remission, high cholesterol without statins.

6 months ago I started taking asacol (4x 400Mg/day) for proctitis diagnosed by colonoscopy.  

This week a routine blood test found AST of 77 and ALT of 96.  A retest confimed the numbers.  A routine test just before I started the asacol gave results in the twenties for both numbers.  I happen to have  results going back 16 years, all results were in twenties or less.  I have no physical symptoms.

I have been taking lipitor for many years with no side effects.  I have been on a dose of 80Mg for at least 3 years and had liver function tests every 6 months.

Could the lipitor suddenly affect my liver?  Could the proctitis itself cause the elevated liver functions?

I drink only moderately - wine with dinner.

Any suggestions?
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