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My travel clinic prescribed acetazolamide for altitude sickness for an upcoming trip to machu pichu. i have elevated liver enzymes. thoughts?
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Renal excretion: Acetazolamide, commonly prescribed for prevention or amelioration of mountain sickness, is not metabolized and is completely eliminated by the kidneys so elevated liver enzymes should not pose a contraindication. However, the reason for the elevated liver enzymes should be evaluated for in those with liver failure, azetazolamide can increase hyperammonemia.
Answered 9/27/2016
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