I have been on Tapazole for 3 weeks and my blood test showed my liver enzymes has elevated 2-3 times the norm. Is this just a reaction from the liver becoming accustomed to the meds and will the readings settle down once the liver is used to the medication . Also what is considered to be a high reading for liver enzymes?
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. There is a mild side effect of this medicine causing liver damage but it shouldn't be nothing significant. The normal range of values for AST is from 5 to 40 units per liter and for ALT (SGPT) is from 7 to 56 units per liter of serum. You have mildly elevated levels obviously but i wouldn't be so sure that it is cause only by Taphole. I suggest to check up your lab tests and liver ultrasound every few months to see is there any improvement. If not, then further tests should be done. Wish you good health.