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Can Lialda Cause Liver Damage?

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Posted on Wed, 14 Sep 2016
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Question : Does taking Liada for colitis raise your AST and ALT
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (10 minutes later)
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Lialda

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You are wondering is Lialda used int eh treatment for colitis could caus liver damage. Yes there is a danger of causing liver damage and elevated ALT and AST with its use. I would recommend discussing this with your doctor and you may need to stop the Lialda if you have elevated LFTs.

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Can Lialda Cause Liver Damage?

Brief Answer: Lialda Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns You are wondering is Lialda used int eh treatment for colitis could caus liver damage. Yes there is a danger of causing liver damage and elevated ALT and AST with its use. I would recommend discussing this with your doctor and you may need to stop the Lialda if you have elevated LFTs. I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions