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I've had yellow eyes for some months recently my doctor has prescribed azithromycin for sore throat. does it irritate my liver?

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Dr. Soheila Rostami answered

It can: Azithromycin can cause hepatotoxicity, which it is liver toxicity. and that can cause jaundice and that can cause yellow sclera and yellow eyes.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2015

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A member asked:

I've had yellow eyes for some months recently my doctor has prescribed azithromycin for sore throat. does it irritate my liver?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Soheila Rostami answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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