10 Medications That Destroy Your Liver (and what are the symptoms that your liver is getting sick)

10 medications that can destroy your liver hello did you know that all the medications and supplements you take have to pass through your liver and that liver damage resulting from medication use called drug induced hepatitis can occur immediately or up to 90 days after ingestion of these substances this happens because the liver is responsible for eliminating chemical waste and toxins from our body unlike the kidneys where acute failure can be treated with hemodialysis most of the time if the liver fails there is no machine that can replace it in the USA more than 2,000 cases

of acute liver failure occur annually and half of them are caused by medications or supplements several medications can harm the liver however 10 of them are particularly harmful therefore it is crucial to know which they are and to avoid their excessive use in this video I will present these 10 medications that most harm the liver and explain the early signs of liver damage caused by medications let's go what does your liver do above all the liver has a crucial function to purify your body it acts as a filter for everything that enters your body whether

metabolizing alcohol medications drugs insecticides in food or even chemicals you come into contact with without realizing it processes all these undesirable substances and eliminates the waste both through the bile and the urine because of this detoxification function certain substances can be extremely harmful to your liver what are the early signs and symptoms of liver damage what are the early signs and symptoms of liver damage caused by medications or supplements you may have stomach pain fever diarrhea nausea and vomiting dark urine white colored stool AC colic stool yellow skin jaies which can also affect the white

part of your eyes the Scara turning them yellow severe fatigue or drowsiness itching and skin irritation how long does it take for the medication to damage the liver this varies from person to person depending on individual sensitivity to medications factors that influence include the dosage taken your age if you are already using substances that can harm the liver or if you already have a liver problem such as chronic hepatitis fibrosis therosis or a history of excessive alcohol consumption usually symptoms of liver damage caused by medications appear between 5 days to 3 months after the start

of treatment although I am focusing on medications it is important to remember that alcohol also causes serious liver damage being responsible for about 10% of liver transplants illegal drugs such as cocaine also negatively affect the liver a warning if you take one of these medications that I am going to talk about here and it was prescribed by your doctor do not stop by no means many medications are essential for controlling certain health conditions if they have been prescribed by a doctor who is following your case you can continue using them safely what are the top

10 medications that destroy your liver the last one is the main one so stay until the end 10th medication that can damage the liver diclofenac all anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and Naproxin have the potential to cause liver damage although it is a rare event however diclofenac stands out as the anti-inflammatory with the highest risk of causing liver injuries these damages can manifest weeks or months after the start of use therefore it is important to be aware that not only the kidneys can be affected by diclofenac but also the liver ninth medication amoxicilin Plus cavalin 8

the combination of amoxicillin with Clavin is a widely used antibiotic and highly effective in treating a variety of infections including sinusitis tonsilitis pneumonia and urinary tract infections however ever despite its Effectiveness there is a significant concern related to this medication it has been associated with hundreds of cases of acute liver injury acute liver injury is a serious condition that involves sudden damage to the liver and can have serious consequences if not promptly identified and treated therefore when prescribing or using amoxicillin with clavate it is important to be aware of this risk healthc Care Professionals should

monitor patients for signs of liver injury especially if they are using the medication for extended periods or in high doses patients should be advised to seek medical care immediately if they experience symptoms such as jaundice yellowing of the skin or eyes dark urine extreme fatigue nausea vomiting or abdominal pain which can be indicative of liver problems eighth medication amidone amiodarone also known as anron is a medication often used by cardiologists to treat cardiac arrhythmias it is one of the most effective options significantly improving arhythmia and even clearing 24-hour halter records however it is important to

be aware that am odone is one of the medications with the highest index of side effects it can affect the thyroid lungs skin and yes also the liver because of this wide range of side effects its use has been more restricted currently compared to the Past being applied in specific cases where the benefits outweigh the risks generally otone does not cause acute liver injury it takes a few weeks to months for the harmful effects on the liver to manifest seventh medication that can cause liver injury alop perol for individuals with elevated uric acid levels or

suffering from gout diet modification alone is not always sufficient to control the condition in these situations alopurinol is often prescribed this medication is effective in reducing uric acid levels in the body and preventing gout attacks however it is important to be aware that alopurinol can have adverse effects on the liver liver injuries associated with the use of alopurinol can occur quickly sometimes within days or weeks after starting treatment for this reason patients who start treatment with alopurinol should be carefully monitored for any signs of liver damage regular medical followup is crucial to promptly identify any

problem s and adjust the treatment as necessary in addition patients should immediately inform their doctor about any unusual symptoms that may arise during the use of alopurinol it is important to emphasize that despite these risks alopurinol remains a valuable therapeutic option for many patients with gout or high levels of uric acid sixth medication that can affect your liver anti-convulsants the medications pheny Twain commercially known as hide Andel and and valproic acid Deane are among those that can cause liver damage hental can start injuring the liver right after the start of its intake the effects of

depan can manifest between 1 and 6 weeks after the beginning of treatment which is why it is important to monitor liver enzymes regularly besides these carbom pine and latrine can also cause liver injuries although this occurs much more rarely fifth medication methotrexate methotraxate is a medication widely used in the treatment of various conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis psoriatic arthritis and some types of cancer however a crucial aspect in the use of Methotrexate is the need for continuous monitoring of liver enzymes since liver injury is a common side effect associated with this medication liver injury caused

by methotraxate can range from mild to severe and in some cases can lead to significant liver damage if not detect protected and managed properly for this reason doctors usually perform regular tests of liver enzymes in patients who are taking methot trate these tests help to identify early any sign of liver damage allowing adjustments in the medication or in the treatment approach to avoid major complications furthermore following medical guidelines regarding dosage and frequency of use of Methotrexate is essential to minimize the risks of side effects including hepatic ones in some cases depending on the pat patient's

health status and respon to treatment the doctor may consider therapeutic alternatives to reduce the risk of liver injury fourth medication that can damage the liver antifungals antifungals particularly fluconazol and idri conazol which are highly effective in treating candidasis and nail Moses are related to hepatotoxicity in susceptible patients therefore if you are using these medications to treat mosis it is important to be aware of the signs of hepatic toxicity mentioned earlier third medication that can affect your liver methyl Doopa methyl Doopa is a medication often used in controlling high blood pressure this medication is notable for

its safety being even the most prescribed for pregnant women with hypertension however despite its overall safety methyl Doopa has been associated with potential liver damage therefore its use is not recommended for individuals who already have liver diseases such as fibrosis or curosis it is important to be aware that adverse effects on the liver can manifest up to 12 weeks after starting treatment with methyl Doopa therefore patients using this medication should be monitored regularly to detect any sign of liver impairment this care is essential to prevent worsening and ensure that the treatment for hypertension does not

cause additional damage to the health of the liver patients with a history of liver diseases should discuss safer Alternatives with their doctors second medication antis psychotics rice peridone and copine marketed under the name sakel are antis psychotic medications that in addition to being used in the treatment of psychoses are also employed in cases of refractory depression that is those depressions that do not respond to Conventional treatment both medications have the potential to cause liver damage mainly through a process known as drug induced cholestasis drug induced cholestasis occurs when there is an interruption or decrease in

the flow of bile from the liver bile is essential for the digestion of fats and helps in the elimination of certain waste from the body when medications like risperidone and quti aene interfere with this process bile can accumulate in the liver potentially causing hepatic damage patients being treated with these medications should be carefully monitored for signs of liver problems first medication paracetamol you probably guessed correctly paracetamol is the main medication associated with drug induced liver failure normally liver injury is not caused by the usual dose but rather by excessive doses due to its popularity some

people end up abusing the medication instead of taking the recommended amount for a headache for example they may take three at once and repeat this overdose it is important to emphasize that the recommended doses of paracetamol are safe doctors prescribe a paracetamol to babies to treat fever or pain without problems however exceeding the recommended dose is dangerous of the cases of liver fail attributed to medications more than a third are due to paracetamol an overdose of paracetamol can lead to acute liver failure which has a high mortality rate and often requires a liver transplant if

the organ cannot regenerate itself unlike the kidneys where hemodialysis can temporarily reverse renal failure in some cases the liver once compromised often requires a transplant furthermore alcohol consumption genetic factors and the intake of other medications on the list can increase the risk of liver injury the damage to the liver caused by paracetamol usually begins between 1 and 3 days after the ingestion of the medication with symptoms appearing 2 to 4 days later there is an antidote for paracetamol overdose acetylcysteine or fluimucil which is an expectorant and also used for some cases of OCD and tricotilomania

this antidote is effective in protecting the liver in cases of paracetamol overdose but if you exceeded the recommend Ed dose it is better to seek an emergency room and explain the situation to the doctor instead of risking the need for a liver transplant it is essential to know that just because a medication is not on the list it does not mean that it cannot damage the liver the list of medications with hpox potential is extensive and includes anti- retrovirals vitamins such as nasin other antibiotics as well as supplements and even teas which were the subject

of another video the liver is a a vital organ and its malfunction can impact the body as a whole to prevent drug induced hepatitis and in more severe cases fulminant hepatitis it is essential to use all medications with Extreme Caution fulminant hepatitis affects a significant portion of people with acute drug induced hepatitis who develop jaies yellow skin and among these cases only 20% survive without a liver transplant did you like the video did you learn about the medications that damage your liver remember to share so that more people have this knowledge and to subscribe to

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