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How Can Insomnia Be Treated While Suffering From Elevated Liver Enzymes?

I have had blood work this week and my dr says my liver enzymes are elevated. I have to have something for sleep aides. I have been taking acetaminophen 500 mg PM for over 10 years. My dr said to take Benadryl instead. Would Potassium be another substitute for me to take. She will take my blood work again in 6 weeks. YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Dear benzodiazepines metabolised by liver so you can take other than benzodiazepines.

you can use melatonin tablets or you can use sedating Anti histamines or antidepressants etc..

avoid NSAIDS that may cause liver damage. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care.
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How Can Insomnia Be Treated While Suffering From Elevated Liver Enzymes?

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear benzodiazepines metabolised by liver so you can take other than benzodiazepines. you can use melatonin tablets or you can use sedating Anti histamines or antidepressants etc.. avoid NSAIDS that may cause liver damage. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care.