Contrave And Liver Function

I took Contrave for a few months and stopped a month ago because my hair started falling out. This had a blood test and results indicate liver disfunction (all enzymes measured are raised, my ALT the highest, about three times higher than normal range). My Dr is worried about cirrhosis/tissue death. I have a fibroscan and ultrasound tomorrow and have had anothed set of bloods taken - will have more answers this week.

I have done a little reading and see Contrave can cause liver disease. I have never been healthier (otherwise) - eat well (Dr said tge dramatic rise in 6 months couldn't be diet related anyway), exercise five times a week, have consistently lost small amounts of weight (10kg since May). However, I am bloated aften, tired, dizzy, have muscle cramping and weaknesses, am itchy, get headaches, and have some upper abdo. pain, etc.

Would appreciate any shared experience. Thanks.

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Are there any studies whether long term Contrave usage can cause liver problems?

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Would like to know who you doctor is TCH2020. He/she seems to be very sharp in attempts to diagnose your problems. Hard to find docs like that today. They are pushed to their limits just seeing the required number of patients required every day.

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Contrave has been known to cause increased liver enzymes as a side effect, according to FDA reports, along with nausea, dizziness, insomnia, headache, and anorexia.

REf: NCBI Contrave

What did the new blood work show?

In some cases, levels may return to normal, once the medication is discontinued, but if not, your doctor may need to run more tests to get to the root of the problem.

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