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QuestionHello doctor,
I am 53 years old. I have diabetes with high blood pressure. After more than 6 months of taking the medicine, my blood pressure is now 137/84, my heart rate is 98l/min, my blood sugar is 7.2mmol/L and accompanied by an increase in ALT (120) and AST (150). But the doctor still prescribed the same drugs as Ebitac and Dianorm-m, but no drugs to support liver enzymes. The doctor asked me to take medicine for diabetes and high blood pressure, does it affect liver enzymes? Thank you.
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Hello,
To the question “Does taking medicine for diabetes and high blood pressure affect liver enzymes? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You are diagnosed with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, treated with Ebitac and Dianorm - M. The blood pressure and blood glucose indicators reached the treatment goal. Liver enzymes ALT (120 U/L) and AST (150 U/L) are elevated, but you did not say how the liver enzyme values were and whether you have liver disease.
Therefore, you should see a gastroenterologist to be examined to find the cause of elevated liver enzymes for appropriate treatment. In addition, you should consult with your prescribing doctor about the possible side effects of increased liver enzymes caused by the hypoglycemic drug Dianorm M for treatment (discontinue the drug, reduce the dose or change the drug).
If you still have questions about whether taking medications for diabetes and high blood pressure affects liver enzymes? , you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for a comprehensive examination. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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Answered by Master. Dr. Pham Van Hung - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
