Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Asked 9 months ago

Can antibiotics cause high liver enzymes?

My doctor recently noticed my liver enzyme levels were slightly elevated in my routine blood work. Just a few days prior, I had completed a course of antibiotics. Could the antibiotics be the reason for these high liver enzymes?

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Meera Deshpande Meera Deshpande Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Yes, processing strong chemical drugs puts a heavy load on our liver, which can temporarily elevate enzymes. While taking your prescribed course, practice light breathing exercises and drink warm warm water to help your body process things smoothly. Do get a follow-up test after a few weeks as advised by your doctor.

Varun Das Varun Das Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Bro, yes, my liver enzymes went up slightly after I took a heavy dose of antibiotics for a skin infection. The doc told me it's pretty common and usually goes back to normal once you finish the course. Just don't drink any alcohol or eat junk food during this time.

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Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I had a scare last year when my SGOT and SGPT levels spiked after taking a strong antibiotic. My doctor told me it's a common drug reaction, and he just asked me to repeat the LFT after 3 weeks, which came back completely normal. Just stay well hydrated and avoid any self-prescribed painkillers.

Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I just got my liver reports back and my enzymes are quite high after finishing my antibiotic course last week. I am feeling really anxious about this. Has anyone else also faced this temporary rise, and how long did it take to come back to normal?

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Rajeshwari Iyer Rajeshwari Iyer Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please do not ignore this. I once ignored a slight pain and elevated liver readings after taking some heavy pills, thinking it would resolve on its own, and it ended up causing severe liver inflammation. Go get a proper follow-up checkup with your doctor immediately to be safe.

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