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Hav h.pylori. treatment is anti biotics and another stomach drug. will 1 week course affect liver function? pre hevy drinker for nearly 1 yr.

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Usually not.: although any medication can cause side effects, the usual treatments for H pylori do not often cause any harm to the liver. It is important to take the H pylori medications as prescribed. Good luck.

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Answered 6/2/2016

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