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Was told liver ezymes were still normal range (32 and 50) after doubling 1 mo accutane. if they raise more by end 2nd mo. could i get liver disease?
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Follow them: Liver enzymes rising even somewhat above reference range while on accurate is usually harmless in the long run. Stay off alcohol.
Answered 2/2/2016
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