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Does cymbalta (duloxetine) cause fatty liver?
Not directly: Fatty liver comes from weight gain. The treatment is weight loss. If you gained weight while on Cymbalta (duloxetine) then indirectly it could cause fatty liver. It is not however any direct effects of the drug on the liver. Rather, it would be more of a direct effect of the drug on your appetite. Best wishes. ...Read more
Liver (Definition)
This organ plays a major role in metabolism and has a number of functions in the body, including glycogen storage, decomposition of red blood cells, plasma protein synthesis, hormone production, and detoxification. It lies below the diaphragm in the abdominal-pelvic region of the abdomen. It produces bile, an alkaline compound which aids in digestion via the emulsification of ...Read more
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Does symbyax (fluoxetine and olanzapine) cause fatty liver?
Maybe: This medication can make the person gain weight and that by itself could increase the storage of fat in the liver and result in fatty liver. ...Read more
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Could Paxil (paroxetine) cause evaluated liver enzymes?
Probably not.: There is a very low (1%) chance, but Paxil (paroxetine) is probably one of the safer antidepressants in terms of your liver. If you are concerned, you can have your doctor check your enzymes, but again the chance of it happening is rare. ...Read more
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Does Ambien (zolpidem) raise liver enzymes?
Thanks for asking!: Ambien (zolpidem) can result in increase of liver enzymes. ...Read more
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Im taking Zoloft (sertraline) 75, can it cause liver enzymes higher?
Transaminases: can go up a bit. If your bilirubin is up or your albumen drops you need to discuss this with your doctor. ...Read more
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Mirtazapine-elevated liver enzymes. Does drug induced elevated liver enzymes mean permanent liver damage?
Not usually : Drug-induced elevation in liver chemistries typically resolves once the offending drug is removed. ...Read more
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Will drinking alcohol while taking buspar (buspirone) cause liver damage?
No,but it may cause: side effcts such as depression,irregular heart beat to name as few. In short, alcohol should not be taken with buspar (buspirone). The side effects can be dangerous and land you in the Emergency Room. ...Read more
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Can i take Zoloft (sertraline) with pancreatic enzymes?
Yes: This is not a problem. While nont necessary i, would take zoloft (sertraline) and the enzymes an hour apart just to be safe. ...Read more
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Does ritalin (methylphenidate) cause fatty liver?
No: No medication directly causes fatty liver however some medications that cause rapid wt gain may. Ritalin (methylphenidate) is not one. ...Read more
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Could symbyax (fluoxetine and olanzapine) contribute to a fatty liver?
Uncommon.: While elevations in liver enzymes can occur, development of fatty liver changes as a direct result of fluoxetine/olanzapine is unlikely. However increased caloric intake/weight gain and Insulin resistance can lead to fatty liver and Olanzapine has been linked to these events. ...Read more
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What are the short- long-term effects of taking klonopin, doxepin, wellbutrion, seroquel, (quetiapine) armour thyroid, pravastatin, xanex, alcohol, marijuana?
Confusion: Mental status changes can take place. Be sure to generate a list of all meds and herbals and street drugs to distribute to all of your physicians to make sure that no medication dosing takes place without all informed. ...Read more
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Does cipralex effect liver or kidneys?
Most do, and ...: Signs of jaundice signal concern, but most side effects include: Blocked or runny nose (sinusitis) Decreased or increased appetite. Anxiety, restlessness, abnormal dreams, difficulties falling asleep, feeling sleepy, dizziness, yawning, tremors, prickling of the skin. Diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, dry mouth. Increased sweating. Pain in muscle and joints (arthralgia and myalgia) ...Read more
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Could prevacid (lansoprazole) elevate liver enzymes?
Yes, not common: Studies have shown that Prevacid (lansoprazole) has only rarely been associated with hepatic injury and elevated liver enzymes. Less than 1%. ...Read more
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Can taking ssris over long period >8yrs impact liver functiondue to serotonin's impact on liver?
Get tested: Whenever on a medication for a long period of time, blood should be tested for any possible adverse side effects. ...Read more
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Does Prozac (fluoxetine) raise klonopin levels?
Unlikely: Good question. No blood level effects between Prozac (fluoxetine) and Klonopin that I could find. ...Read more
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Can these meds cause ^ liver enzyme? Synthroid losartan prednisone Paxil (paroxetine) Xanax calcitriol calcium citrate amox-clav singulair advair, and multivit
Liver Damage: I would believe it is alcohol first and the vitamins and supplements second. ...Read more
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Does tudca (tauroursodeoxycholic acid) work at lowering liver enzymes and reversing liver damage?
TUDCA: Tauroursodeoxycholic acid is an ambiphilic bile acid, the taurine conjugate of ursodeoxycholic acid . Humans have trace amounts of tudca. Bears contain large amounts of tudca in their bile; tudca has been used in ancient asian pharmacopoeias for its supposed beneficial effects. Udca is produced in several countries for the treatment of gallstones and liver cirrhosis. It is not approved by the fda. ...Read more
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Does celexa (citalopram) interact with thyroid meds?
No: There is no such interaction.
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Fluoxetine (Definition)
Fluoxetine (brand prozac) is an antidepressant in the class known as serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors aka ssris. Fda approved in 1987 for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Subsequently approved for obsessive compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Significantly safer and much better ...Read more