Oxycodone and liver disease

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Avatar n tn Why would a physician give Lorazapam and Oxycodone to a patient who has severe liver damage and also has a history as a youth to drug addiction, and recent serious alcohol addiction that caused the liver damage in the first place??
433485 tn?1321813390 I think the slippery elm will help because when my dog was alive she had liver disease and nausea and I would give her the slippery elm 3 x a day with warm chicken broth and it made a difference. Anyway the oxy, I'm on 10 mg, definitely makes a difference but most drs won't prescribe it for gastritis.
Avatar m tn With the Tylenol and Hep C, it also depends on how far the liver disease as progressed. If you are at Stage 1 or 2 and Grade 1 or 2, I would not worry so much. Anything past that stage and grade is something to be concerned about. In your case, stay as far away from Tylenol as you can. Also Gabapentin has a great effect on the liver. That is another drug to avoid with Hep C.
Avatar f tn Medication that metabolizes in the liver can cause the liver to be irritated and enzymes to elevated. Also causing the liver to be swollen, surely not good if your liver is going through so much already. Again, speak with your doctor right away for medication that can be safely used. I also reccomend you drink plenty of water to push the medicine through your body and if you need more medicine tonight then get to a doctor today!
Avatar f tn Soma/Carisoprodol, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. The liver and kidneys help remove Soma from the body. If you have liver or kidney disease, your healthcare provider may need to monitor your response to Soma more closely. Cheers!
Avatar m tn I had back surgery a few years ago and the dr prescribed oxycodone for pain since I had liver disease rather then oxycontin which I believe had tylenol. As Trinity said this stuff is seriously addictive and tolerance increases very rapidly. I threw hundreds of them out after a month of taking them when the acute pain subsided reasonably well.
Avatar f tn Oxycodone should actually be used cautiously by folks with mildly decreased liver function or chronic liver disease so if you are looking for a pain medication that is "ok for the liver" then you might want to express your concerns to the doctor who prescribed the Oxy. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/aches-and-pains/medicines/oxycontin.
Avatar m tn My doc allowed Tylenol 3 because I was already taking it when I started a clinical trial. That soon got switched to oxycodone as the sfx from tx were not handled with the #3's. I feel better not taking any acetaminophen although my family doc says they still give it to people even in liver failure if it is called for. Find that strange but as far as I know its ok as long as you're not an addict crushing and shooting/snorting it up.
Avatar f tn My husband is one as well, he is on pain management and his liver is fine I am sure other people will come along and help out, there are many nice people here on this site
Avatar m tn Blood tests say her liver is fine (so the doctor says) and she has hep C. She also started taking oxycodone 10 mg 5 times a day about 1 1/2 years ago. We feel she needs to end the vicodin usage asap and up the dosage of the oxycodone. She has been bringing this up to her pain management phys-assistant for 6 to 8 months and she tells her just keep doing what your doing! I cant find much info on this subject(s) such long term use and hep c.
Avatar n tn I understand your frustration. I have a couple of things going on - NAFLD (Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) and a 4.3cm hemangioma in my left lobe. I found out by going to the ER with RUQ pain that seemed to be getting worse and and not addressed by my primary doc. Yes, I am 5'2" and had a 22cm liver. I'm sure that could cause pain, which is what the Hepatologist said the pain was from. But I've successfully reduced my triglycerides from 977 to 240.
Avatar f tn I also have RA and degenerative disc disease with 3 herniations in l-spine and 7 herniations in thoracic area. I take methadone for pain. I have tried all the others oxycodone without Tylenol and fentanyl patches etc... All of which I was allowed to take with hep c bit the methadone works best and doesn't mess with my mind. You pain mgmt drs should know what you can take or check with your GI doctor.
Avatar m tn Not sure. Maybe you should see a doctor at this time.
Avatar f tn One thing I have not see anyone say about the differences in hydrocodone and oxycodone is that hydrocodone is schedule III while oxycodone is a scheduled II......
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Avatar m tn Liver injury (hepatitis) secondary to paracetamol is usually seen in people with pre-existing liver disease or in alcoholics. It is usually clinically apparent with jaundice and elevated liver enzymes. Hope that this information helps and hope that you will get better soon. Thank you for using MedHelp's "Ask an Expert" Service, where we feature some of world's renowned medical experts in their fields.
1064524 tn?1257199755 This will help dilute the concentration, decreasing some of the suspected liver/kidney toxicity and allow your kidneys and liver easier filtration and easier metabolism.
Avatar m tn i take glucosamine and chlo (something) with joint lubricants....
Avatar f tn I just finished my meds Jan 24th and have been on morphine sulfate and oxycodone for 7 yrs. I have been undetected since week 4. I'm not sure about the Dilaudid but see no reason to go off the mscontin , But I am not a Dr. and not sure what meds you will be on. They told me no nsaids ,no Tylenol and no Prilosec. Please check with your Dr.. I wish you all the luck I can to reach svr.
1084115 tn?1385228589 Narcotic Analgesics (Includes Oxycodone) ↔ Liver Disease Severe Potential Hazard, High plausibility Applies to: Liver Disease Narcotic (opioid) analgesic agents are extensively metabolized by the liver, and several of them (e.g., codeine, hydrocodone, meperidine, methadone, morphine, propoxyphene) have active metabolites that are further converted to inactive substances.
2112153 tn?1334333615 I've needed narcotic pain meds for many years due to spinal cord disease, and I also have hep C (and cirrhosis). I've never gotten a rash from oxycodone, but it certainly is possible that you may have developed an allergy to it. I doubt if it is related to your hep C, but you really should be asking a hepatologist who is familiar with your full medical situation.
Avatar f tn Secondly, could a combination of oxycodone and alcohol have caused it or rather just made it happen sooner rather than later. Thirdly, I have 2 small kiddos. They are 3 and 6, so do I need to be getting their hearts checked on a regular basis because their father had this happen. Thanks in advance for your help.
Avatar m tn Yes the oxys r both the same thing so don't get why he's on two kinds and doses and yes they can affect his kidneys and liver over time. But long use like alcohol.
Avatar f tn I take Codeine Sulfate - no Tylenol in it - 60-90 mg daily. I was taking Oxycodone but it was too strong for me to function well on.
Avatar f tn 5/325 is 7.5mg of Oxycodone and 325mg of Tylenol. The Tylenol is used for inflammation, fever, and general aches/pains. So you have been given double the Oxycodone amount and have rid yourself of the Tylenol -- the Roxi will be MUCH more effective for the simple fact that you're getting a considerable amount more. Unfortunately for you, the tolerance will now build up and in a few months time, taking a lower dosage (than 15) will have little to no effect on you.
Avatar f tn t have any problems. And have been on pain management and on Oxycodone since 2011 and never had any problems on them. They have to be made with different components?