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Is there any over-the-counter medications that can decrease blood ammonia in a cirrhosis patient and f so what?
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Talk to your doctor: Elevated ammonia is a serious condition that should be treated with the advice of a doctor who knows you well. There are otc meds, but should be used only on doctors advice.
Answered 8/20/2013
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Ammonia: Medications that can cause loose stools can decrease ammonia levels so any stool softeners. But be careful to avoid liver toxic medications.
Answered 8/14/2013
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