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Will pain killers damage my liver?
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Depends: certain pain killers and antiinflammatories will alter liver when taken long term Consult your physician
Answered 11/4/2014
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Pain killers & liver: Contingent what type of pain medication you are taking for your problems. For example narcotic pain killers do not harm the liver. But Tylenol, (acetaminophen) can cause serious liver damage in high doses.
Answered 11/4/2014
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