Posted by Rick on February 7, 2002, at 23:18:02
In reply to Re: Serzone info, posted by petters on February 5, 2002, at 0:43:21
I will check my lever enzym soon. Are you awere of how often raised lever enzym occure.
>Here is a link to the U.S Food and Drug Administrations warning page on Serzone. They don't speak specifically of enzyme elevation, but they say that serious cases of liver failure are rare. This is not what I would call alarming, although if you search the internet for Serzone info you'll find lots of business-seeking law firms giving exaggerated warnings. I even saw it on a "recalled drugs" list, which is completely irresponsible and misleading.
I would certainly monitor liver enzymes once or twice a year while on Serzone. For me, a few slightly elevated enzymes fell back into the normal range while I was taking Serzone 450 mg. And I was taking two drugs that interact with itat the same time. I started taking Serzone again a few weeks ago. (BTW, many doctors, even psychs, are shockingly unaware of Serzone's many drug interactions.)
It's always wise to have periodic liver tests when you are taking ANY drug that is eliminated through the liver.
Rick
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