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Is my liver in danger?

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Lillady1985

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I've been taking hydrocodone everyday for about 3-4 months now. I usually dose once a day- 2 to 2 1/2 10/500s. At the most some days I might take this dose twice... Early in the day then again at night. Before that for 3-4 months i would take a 10/500 or two once a day every few days. I started tapering myself down on Monday and hope to be off of them by next Thursday. But my real question is do you think my liver is in any danger from using like this?
 
I'm not sure I fully understand your numbers, it looks like your dosage is well withing limits but it would be worth you reposting and being a little clearer on how many tabs of what strength daily and for how long, its the paracetamol thats of importance.
It seems the recommended max dose per day is 4g,4000mgs for Paracetamol which is the one to watch for liver damage. So unless your been way (I'd say double that) for an extended period) then all will be fine.

http://www.rheumatology.org.au/community/documents/paracetamol130508.pdf

If its causing you any real concern than I would request a blood test, they can check liver function easily and it would pout your mind at rest if its bothering you, but the liver seems a very forgiving organ and and damage for tis kind of issue will likely repar itself fairly quickly.
 
Sorry I wasn't clear I have been taking 2 to 2 1/2 ten/500mg once a day. Sometimes twice a day for 3-4 months now. Before that it was one or two 10/500 every other or every few days.
 
Its wthin gras (generally recognized as safe lmits) but, you have to know that almost all OTCs are APAP dayquil, nightquil, ty pm list goes on forever. Also you cant drink at all on this.

In my estimation apap is toxic to your liver in any quantity, but if you take it below your livers ability to heal itself it shouldnt have organ damaging effects. Its still bad, and I think it should be banned. Id CWE all your pills. And be careful. I used to pop vickers like candy before I knew the truth, and take ty pm on booze... thats why its so dangerous. people just dont know how evil it is. As for otc pain meds Id go with name brand motrin, add a PPI like tagament on high dose days to protect your tummy. For fevers I find aspirin the best. A high dose day would be like 300-400 mgs every 6 hours for muscle/arthritic pain.

For homepathic, id suggest you study Bromelain, its a miracle drug. Read the research on bromelain added for surgery recovery time, osteoarthritis pain, blood clotting etc... its amazing. And you'll digest your proteins better if you want muscle gain or feel to heavy gutted from steak. Probably makes meaty shits softer too.

Good luck.
 
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