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Agomelatine and Liver Function Tests
I am on Agomelatine, which my doctor says can be liver toxic. I need to do a liver function test (LFT) every 20 days, but it’s costly.
If Agomelatine affects the liver, which specific chemicals (e.g., SGOT, SGPT, Total Bilirubin) should I monitor? Do I need the full LFT every time, or can I focus on just a couple of tests?
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Agomelatine can affect the liver, so monitor SGPT (ALT), SGOT (AST), and Total Bilirubin every 20 days. These tests detect liver injury early.
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A full LFT is only needed if these values are abnormal or every 2–3 months for comprehensive assessment.
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
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37 yrs exp
Mumbai
Do SGOT
SGPT once a month
LFT every 4 th month.
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
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7 yrs exp
Noida
You need to test sgot,sgpt and alk phosphatase.
Best to monitor KFT also
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Dr. Mohammed Salman Mohiuddin
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Hyderabad
Sgpt sgot alp and bilirubin is enough
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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Bareilly
Sgot, sgpt , Alf is sufficient.
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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need more information
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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SGPT,ALP
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Only sgot , sgpt and alp is sufficient.
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Avoid cold and sour food
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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