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Drug interactions
by 4got, Jan 07, 2002 12:00AM
I take Atenolol, Lodine xl, and zocor. I have elevated liver enzymes and I just read that all three of these medications can cause that. I was taking tylenol arthritis strength every day also. Could all these medications together be causing the elevated enzymes? I stopped taking the Zocor and Tylenol and they didnt' go down much. Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-CRC, Jan 08, 2002 12:00AM
Dear 4got,
Tylenol and zocor would be the most likely suspects from among that list of drugs but you are correct that the combination may also have an increased effect. Other causes of elevated liver enzymes (hepatitis, gall stones, etc.) must also be considered. Mildly elevated enzymes (<2-3 time upper limits of normal) are not cause for great concern and can be followed as an outpatient. I'm assuming your doctor is following you for this issue.
Tylenol and zocor would be the most likely suspects from among that list of drugs but you are correct that the combination may also have an increased effect. Other causes of elevated liver enzymes (hepatitis, gall stones, etc.) must also be considered. Mildly elevated enzymes (<2-3 time upper limits of normal) are not cause for great concern and can be followed as an outpatient. I'm assuming your doctor is following you for this issue.
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