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Taking a lot of ibuprofen, lead to high alt ast?

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It can: Taking high doses of ibuprophen over long period of time can be toxic to liver and can lead to high alt and ast liver enzymes in some people.

Answered 9/12/2018

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A member asked:

Taking a lot of ibuprofen, lead to high alt ast?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

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