Done  blood AST, ALT. Taken wine, acetaminophen. Stopped. How long will be for normal?
Patient: I am 55 years old female and recently had blood work done.  My AST was 65 and ALT was 105.  I had just come back from a vacation and was "cocktailing" every night.  Wine only.  I was also taking a sleep aid that unbeknownst to me contained acetaminophen.  I would like to know how long it will take for my enzymes to return to normal after abstaining from all alcohol and no more acetaminophen. MMB Doctor: Hi and welcome to HCM. Considering your findings now it will be needed about 4-6 weeks till it normalizes. If elevation persist after this, you should do liver ultrasounds nad find some other causes of elevated liver enzymes. Avoid alcohol, hepatotoxic drugs and food and I am sure everything will be fine. WIsh you good health.