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Which hypnotic is least likely to cause disturbed liver enzymes, particularly alt? benzos? or other ?

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Benzos: Benzos are less likely to disturb liver enzymes.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Which hypnotic is least likely to cause disturbed liver enzymes, particularly alt? benzos? or other ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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