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What medications and precautions should a person take if his ggtp for liver is 790 . reason being alcohol . the person has cut down on alcohol.

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Dr. You Sung Sang answered

Continue abstinence: The most important thing is to stay abstinent and don't drink any alcohol. After that, best to avoid common liver toxic drugs like Acetaminophen in excessive amounts. Good luck.

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

What medications and precautions should a person take if his ggtp for liver is 790 . reason being alcohol . the person has cut down on alcohol.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. You Sung Sang answered

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