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How high do ast/alt need to be from accutane to cause liver disease? worried. have read of people developing cirrhosis.
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Transaminitis: A small elevation in your liver enzymes while taking medications such as accutane is acceptable and not uncommon. There is no specific answer but levels would have to markedly elevated for some time to cause severe liver issues.
Answered 2/2/2016
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