Should I be seriously concerned about my liver health given that I have been a daily alcohol drinker for 25 years, take the blood pressure medication Repace H, and have blood tests showing high liver enzymes, high uric acid, and low but enlarged red blood cells, and can I protect my liver by simply reducing my daily drinking rather than quitting completely? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Should I be seriously concerned about my liver health given that I have been a daily alcohol drinker for 25 years, take the blood pressure medication Repace H, and have blood tests showing high liver enzymes, high uric acid, and low but enlarged red blood cells, and can I protect my liver by simply reducing my daily drinking rather than quitting completely?

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Should I be seriously concerned about my liver health given that I have been a daily alcohol drinker for 25 years, take the blood pressure medication Repace H, and have blood tests showing high liver enzymes, high uric acid, and low but enlarged red blood cells, and can I protect my liver by simply reducing my daily drinking rather than quitting completely?

Asked by Male, 50 · 22 days ago

Vikas Singh

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22 days ago

Your blood tests, including the elevated liver enzymes and enlarged red blood cells, are clear signals that daily alcohol is straining your liver. While cutting back is a wonderful first step, completely stopping alcohol is the most effective way to allow your liver to truly heal and regenerate. Additionally, your blood pressure medication, Repace H (losartan/hydrochlorothiazide), requires healthy liver function to work safely. I gently encourage you to partner with your doctor to create a safe, supportive plan to gradually and successfully transition away from alcohol.

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Should I be seriously concerned about my liver health given that I have been a daily alcohol drinker for 25 years, take the blood pressure medication Repace H, and have blood tests showing high liver enzymes, high uric acid, and low but enlarged red blood cells, and can I protect my liver by simply reducing my daily drinking rather than quitting completely?

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