brandymac29 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I wonder how many pills is too much? I take about 5 pills a day, not including birth control or any headache med's, but I feel like sometimes I'm doing my body more harm than I am good. I'm totally freaked that one of these days my liver is gonna crap out on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sun_zoom_spark Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Excessive alcohol consumption on a daily basis will kill your liver. All meds on the other hand don't have this effect. Some will kill your thyroid and most will kill your sex life. Ain't life grand? Five pills a day isn't bad. I take 10 and I'm a light-weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olga Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Yeah, I think we're all taking more than 5 around here! You can go to drugs.com and other places on the Web and check interactions. Be sure to include your birth control pill (if you take one) and painkillers like aspirin or your headache meds. It might reassure you somewhat to see that there aren't any bad interactions. Also, your pdoc or your primary care doctor should be checking your liver function regularly. The first time I checked, they listed a serious interaction between two of my meds---so THAT'S why I had the chest pains and palpitations!! Called the doctors involved and did some switching. You should investigate them all and not expect the doctors to tell you everything. Because a lot of them just don't know... olga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac29 Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 Part of my problem is that I am a MAJOR hypochondriac- re:neurotic so I get paranoid about everything I put into my body. My liver panels are all normal, I just wonder for how long? It is reassuring to know others take a lot more pills than I do and are still ok. Brandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I think about it too sometimes, but then I remind mysef that most people seem to drink alcohol on a daily basis. Booze is much worse on your liver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulu Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 And if I am not mistaken, tylenol is also tough on your liver, especially if you are a drinker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirMarshall Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 While some of our drugs CAN cause liver problems, there is no indication that taking an average drug will generally or cumulatively cause liver problems. Trust your liver panels. If they are clear you are good. ...Ahem, except Tylenol. There is building evidence that regular use of even normal doses can damage the liver for some people. And avoid using it with alcohol, or taking large quantities for extended times. A.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac29 Posted October 29, 2005 Author Share Posted October 29, 2005 While some of our drugs CAN cause liver problems, there is no indication that taking an average drug will generally or cumulatively cause liver problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 There are lots of things that can alter your liver function -- I don't worry particularly about my meds and my liver. I suppose ultimately my liver will show effects, but without the meds I'm not going to live long enough to discover what might show up when I reach old age. Like all issues, it's a question of balancing out the benefit and the potential risks. Generally, in my life, the benefits almost always outweight potential long-term risks. Fiona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweii Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Chill, I take 9 prescription pills a day, not including birth control or fish oil or vitamins. Also not including the days where I need ephedrine or Xanax. If you need it you need it. As Fiona said, generally the benefits usually outweights the side effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac29 Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 Chill, I take 9 prescription pills a day, not including birth control or fish oil or vitamins. Also not including the days where I need ephedrine or Xanax. If you need it you need it. As Fiona said, generally the benefits usually outweights the side effects. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You'r right. If your not gonna be around long enough to see if your liver craps out on you b/c of MI, you might as well take the happy pills and be......happy! Brandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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