Question 1

can medications cause fatty liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Fatty liver: Yes, drugs such as amiodarone, methotrexate, tamoxifen, valproic acid, glucocorticoids may cause fatty liver.

Question 2

does medication for diabetes affect liver health and ultimately liver disease?

Accepted Answer

: It depends, uncontrolled diabetes can definitely cause fatty liver, some anti diabetics have to be used with caution, many have beneficial hepatic effects.

Question 3

what part do medications play in liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Treatment or cause?: Is your question directed at iatrogenic causes of liver disease caused by drugs that are toxic to the liver (there are many), or are you seeking information about medications aimed at treating specific liver diseases (there are many)? Look forward to helping...

Question 4

does a liver disease like hepatitis impact your body's ability to metabolize medication properly?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does: Some medications metabolized by liver and gets affected by liver disease.

Question 5

should a person with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease avoid over the counter pain medication?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen.: People with liver disease should generally avoid products that contain Acetaminophen.  NSAIDs can be taken, though - things like Ibuprofen.

Question 6

can non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (no inflammation) speed up your metabolism and cause you to poorly absorb antidepressant medication?

Accepted Answer

Fatty liver: The absorption and metabolism of antidepressants are totally different systems. It depends on the antidepressant as well as any other drugs you may be taking at the same time. However, in general fatty liver disease will slowly metabolize most antidepressants, thereby inc blood levels.

Question 7

if a doctor prescribes medication such as fluconazole for oral thrush, is it possible to get a liver disease for otherwise healthy person?

Accepted Answer

: Oral fluconazole is not a cause of liver disease.

Question 8

which antifungal medication is the preferred one for severe onchomycosis affecting the pinky toenail for someone with fatty liver disease (27 years old)? and for how long is it usually taken in such cases ?

Accepted Answer

: I woule  try wearing open toed shoes or sandals without socks.  Fungi love damp sweaty toes. Ifr yours is one should start getting better soon. Worth a try I would think. Get back with us in 6 months or your Dr. Stop drinking if you do (for fattty liver).

Question 9

if you have metabolic liver disease. do not drink or use drugs and lose weight can u live fir years.  diagnosed at 31. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic liver dz: There are many metabolic liver diseases. If you are referring to the metabolic syndrome, including fatty liver, then your best treatment is to lose weight and avoid things that are toxic to the liver, such as alcohol. Many people live long lives with this, but metabolic syndrome can be a risk factor for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Lose weight! Good luck.

Question 10

can asymptomatic liver disease caused by drug overdose present as mental illness due to toxic buildup?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Our liver is extremely important to keep our bodies in balance. By filtering and "getting rid" of substances that can harm our bodies, a healthy liver contributes to our overall health. Many patients with renal and liver problems, that are not properly treated or diagnosed, usually experience mental changes (in reasoning, memory, judgment,etc), that if left untreated can become permanent.

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Does medication for diabetes affect liver health and ultimately liver disease?

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What part do medications play in liver disease?

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Does a liver disease like hepatitis impact your body's ability to metabolize medication properly?

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Should a person with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease avoid over the counter pain medication?

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Can non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (no inflammation) speed up your metabolism and cause you to poorly absorb antidepressant medication?

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If a doctor prescribes medication such as fluconazole for oral thrush, is it possible to get a liver disease for otherwise healthy person?

A member asked:

Which antifungal medication is the preferred one for severe onchomycosis affecting the pinky toenail for someone with fatty liver disease (27 years old)? and for how long is it usually taken in such cases ?

A member asked:

If you have metabolic liver disease. do not drink or use drugs and lose weight can u live fir years. diagnosed at 31. thanks?

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Can asymptomatic liver disease caused by drug overdose present as mental illness due to toxic buildup?

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