daddysgone
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Hi all
I am wondering if anyone has any information regarding whether buprenorphine is known to cause liver damage.
I know that opioids in general are quite gentle on the body (including the liver), however I recall reading somewhere that buprenorphine actually is known to cause liver damage.
The main reason I am asking is because my doctor just had my liver enzymes checked and they were somewhat elevated (not terribly elevated, but above normal). I am on about 2mg of bupe per day, and have never had abnormal liver test results before, and Im curious/worried that bupe may be the culprit.
So, does anyone have any info on whether bupe is known to cause liver damage.
Note-I do not have hepatitis or any other liver disorders.-DG
I am wondering if anyone has any information regarding whether buprenorphine is known to cause liver damage.
I know that opioids in general are quite gentle on the body (including the liver), however I recall reading somewhere that buprenorphine actually is known to cause liver damage.
The main reason I am asking is because my doctor just had my liver enzymes checked and they were somewhat elevated (not terribly elevated, but above normal). I am on about 2mg of bupe per day, and have never had abnormal liver test results before, and Im curious/worried that bupe may be the culprit.
So, does anyone have any info on whether bupe is known to cause liver damage.
Note-I do not have hepatitis or any other liver disorders.-DG