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Abnormal liver test
I took phenytoin 300mg er till 8/2/25, and liver test was abnormal from 17/2/25 8/2/25-alt 15 ast 19
17/2/25-alt 94 ast 73 19/2/25-alt 80 ast 46
24/2/25-alt 166 ast 71 28/2/25-alt 148 ast 60
25/3/25-alt 204 ast 48 GGT 192 but no jaundice and alp elevated 2/4/25-alt-18 ast 84 Doctors ruled out other causes. is the abnormal liver test due to phenytoin
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Yes phenytoin can cause liver impairment.
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Phenytoin does cause liver toxicity. Can help you, just provide details as to duration of taking phenytoin? Dose? For what kind of seizures you are taking it,?
Meanwhile stop phenytoin. You can take tab prednisone 20mg one in morning for a week.
Then instead of phenytoin some other tablet can be started.
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Yes it could be due to phenytoin as it is known hepatotoxic drugs
Also there is temporal relationship between
readings according to phenytoin administration and stoppage.
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If seizures need management, consider safer alternatives like levetiracetem or lamotrigine after consulting with medicine speciallist
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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Belgaum
Yes consult online
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Get usg abdomen done and have a follow up.
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