consume excessive alcohol, use performance-enhancing drugs, have diabetes, have a family history of liver disease, or are on medications that may affect the liver are advised to undergo LFT regularly.

Interestingly, looking back at his old LFTs, you note a similar pattern going back about ... He is otherwise well, with no weight loss or abdominal pain, and he drinks only small amounts of alcohol.

Monitor LFTs, CBCs during long-term therapy. Assess patient's risk for abuse, misuse, addiction prior to and during therapy. Avoid abrupt cessation. Withdraw gradually. Drug or alcohol abusers.