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I have been taking two lortab 7.5 a day for about 9 months. will this hurt my liver or cause any other health issues?

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Dr. Richard Maffezzoli answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Will not hurt your liver but since it is a narcotic it can produce dependency and difficulty with withdrawal.Would avoid use except for serious pain and then limit the length of time you use it.

Answered 4/15/2014

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