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What Causes Elevated GGT Levels Inspite Of Being On Carbamazepine?

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Posted on Tue, 24 Feb 2015
Question: I just received the results of my comprehensive blood test. I don't see my doctor for 10 days and I don't want to wait for an interpretation. My Gamma GT level was 179. According to the lab the range of normal is (6-42). I do not drink. I have taken carbamazepine for many years and I am now overweight.
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Possible early phase of Carbamazepine toxicity

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

I understand your query and concern.

This isolated elevation of GGT is possibly related to carbamazepine toxicity resulting from chronic use.

Overweight is also related to a long term side effect of this drug .

Its extremely important that you get a serum levels of this drug tested for confirmation.

Its very important that you detect this toxicity at the earliest and modify the drug dosage or the dug itself.

Thank you.
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What Causes Elevated GGT Levels Inspite Of Being On Carbamazepine?

Brief Answer: Possible early phase of Carbamazepine toxicity Detailed Answer: Hi Sir, I understand your query and concern. This isolated elevation of GGT is possibly related to carbamazepine toxicity resulting from chronic use. Overweight is also related to a long term side effect of this drug . Its extremely important that you get a serum levels of this drug tested for confirmation. Its very important that you detect this toxicity at the earliest and modify the drug dosage or the dug itself. Thank you.