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A member asked:

Ast and alt were both 16 before doxycycline (21 days at 200mg). now 26 and 29. is this normal?

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Dr. Paavani Komanduri answered

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Liver function: It's just normal variation in the way the labs are drawn. Don't worry too much

Answered 9/16/2014

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