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Cocaine

Cocaine, informally known as coke, is a highly addictive recreational drug. It is a powerful CNS (central nervous system) stimulant manufactured in powder form. It may be inhaled or injected and gives the user a temporary sense of euphoria.

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I took cocaine two days before my blood test. Will this alter my liver function reports?

Query: Hi doctor, My recent ALT is 90 and AST is 86. I used cocaine two days before the blood test. Can it cause an elevation in LFTs? If so, how long of an abstinence period would be needed to get LFTs back down to normal levels?  Read Full »

Dr. Mohammad Aamir

Dr. Mohammad Aamir

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all cocaine did not make LFT (liver function test) rise just taking it for two days. It is possible only if you have been taking cocaine for a long time. The second thing is ALT (alanine transaminase) 90 and AST (aspartate transaminase) 86 are not that high valu...  Read Full »

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