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Overview Risk for Hepatitis B Risk for Hepatitis C Hemochromatosis Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Alcoholic Liver Disease Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Wilson Disease Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Medication Hepatotoxicity Clinical Studies at SLU Ask a Physician

MEDICATION HEPATOTOXICITY Many medications can cause abnormal liver enzymes, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, fulminant liver failure Acetaminophen (Tylenol) common cause of drug toxicity Cholesterol lowering medications (“statins”) cause abnormal liver tests in 4% Antibiotics, anti-seizure medications Mostly reversible