Posted by KXo on February 29, 2004, at 22:18:29
In reply to Re: Drugs and liver, posted by PsychoSage on February 29, 2004, at 9:55:38
> > I am interested to know if drugs taken long term can affect or damage the liver and other parts of the body besides the brain.
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> I am not sure if people should be skeptical of any prescription drug because most drugs are metabolized by the liver. I am, so regardless of whether a drug has less adverse reactions and side effects, that the body is processing a serious substance that through evolution it is not used to processing. Some drugs carry specific warnings that state that blood monitoring is necessary. I just had bloodwork done for my mood stabilizer. I also have a script to get bloodwork done next month for my liver.
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> Any doctor that knows you take meds will be totally understanding if you request liver blood work I think.
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> Also get your thyroids checked regularly, guys. I am borderline [hypo or hyper- not sure which one I am closer to], and I have been over the last few years. I first found out at a dual diagnosis ward i stayed in for a week. They suggested i keep track of this, and I have two times since I was told 4 years ago. I did not have regular insurance, so since I have it now, I am getting that checked next month too, so it will be the third time in the last 4 years. You all need your thyroids checked because it is so often implicated in mood disorders.Do doctors usually check liver and thyroids? I never had any strong disease besides this depression and anxiety. I was thinking if the different medications I have been taking for more than 5 years could have made me some damage. Could they? I met my mother and she told me my eyes looked strange, like the eyes of people with thyroid problems. I don't think so, but I am some worried.
Anyway, I am going to have my liver and thyreoids checked soon.
Have a nice day!!
KXo
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