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pain relievers and alcoholic liver disease

pain relievers and alcoholic liver disease

Could someone please tell me what pain medication is recommended for people with suspected alcoholic liver disease/cirrhosis?  I have been told Tylenol by some Dr's and Advil by others.  I have frequent headaches and am afraid to take anything to relieve the pain and am miserable.  Please help.
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I wouldn't take Tylenol at all.It is reported to cause liver damage and if their is already damage present your certainly don't want any more.
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It is my understanding that you can use those pain remedies however you must keep the daily dosages low. Some docs say no more than 2000mg in a 24 hour period, some say 3000mg. of either Tylenol or Advil.

You want to have excellent nutrition and eat smaller more frequent meals, maintain a liver friendly diet and keep the medications to a minimum, but there is no reason you have to suffer.


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Thanks for the info.  Really appreciate it
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