Liver Questions (Page 4)

How does high blood pressure meds affect the liver?

I had test and result was 28/42 the Alt had mild increse

Is there an alternative to carprofen?

170 lb., 9 1/2 year old, arthritic, Great Dane on 100 Mg. carprofen twice a day and 150 mg. tramadol once a day. Is there any alternative to carprofen, which is liver and kidney damaging?

Liver Cirrhosis - I am new. Anyone have trouble with their throat hurting in the morning and having?

... to cough to feel better? I swelled up bad. Looked like I was pregnant. Pills have really helped for that. Could they be causing me to have sinus drainage? Anyone know?

Spironolactone - after discontinuing spironolact, will the breast swelling go down?

I have used spironolact for about a month and half and my nipples started to hurt. I have been taking it for cirrosis of the liver.

Life expecency after TIPS surgery ?

My 49 year old son has alcoholic cirrhosis of liver and is still drinking vodka . He feels terrible and is very confused but will not go to hospital . I know all about ammonia levels and all that .Since 2014 he has been in and out of hospitals almost every 6 weeks, TIPS saved his life but I think... read more

Can I take a tramadol for pain before surgery?

I had a Ultrasound, I have a cyst and a gall stone lodged into my liver. I am scheduled to have surgery in 2 days to remove my gall bladder. I had taken a tramadol to help relieve the pain. I do know I cannot take aspirin or Tylenol before my surgery. But, is it safe to take tramadol before my... read more

Can I take 1 paracetamol (acetaminophen) every two hours instead of 2 paracetamol every four hours?

I suffer from migraines and have recently been trying to cut back on my paracetamol use as I've had to take them nearly daily for over 8 years. I was trying to cut my doses in half. Instead of taking a full dose of 2 x 500mg of paracetamol every four hours, I would only take 1 500mg, then if... read more

What happens when you continue to drink when you have cirrhosis of the liver?

My husband was diagnosed with cirosis in January... Had the fluid build up in the legs and abdomen, the itching was a nightmare. Medications such as water pills were given. He quit for 21 days after that, lost all the water weight and had much better blood work. However, since he was told his... read more

How often do people taking nefazodone get their liver platelets tested?

I had been on nefazodone years ago and it really helped me. I have a new prescription for it again, and I am hoping to have it filled once the drug is not in shortage anymore because its the ONLY one I had any success on. My new shrink seems pretty oblivious to the liver concerns while taking this,... read more

Is trazodone bad for your liver?

Miralax dosage taken one month ago?

I have taken one dose of Miralax a month ago, and am in severe pain till now, my colon hurts, my bladder hurts, my pelvis hurts, very painful flatulence, very nauseous, kidneys and liver hurt. I can't go without water for more than 5 hours, I have swollen feet and hands, bruising till now, and... read more

Miralax and still in pain?

I have taken one dose of Miralax a month ago, and am in severe pain till now, my colon hurts, my bladder hurts, my pelvis hurts, very painful flatulence, very nauseous, kidneys and liver hurt. I can't go without water for more than 5 hours, I have swollen feet and hands, bruising till now, and... read more

How does liver health affect my medications?

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Should these medication be given to people with kidney disease + Diabetes + liver cirrhosis?

Since I had been on these medications, I had a fatty liver, scarring of the liver, and Liver cirrhosis, my diabetes got worse, and I have Kidney disease, my doctors would not change these medications should I stop them for my health.