Diazpeam And Liver Damage

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I have Cirrhosis (stage 4) and have been taking diazepam 10mg two times daily for 1 year. Will this hurt my liver?

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Valium is generally not hard on the liver. It could cause a subtle change in your liver enzymes but this should be negligible on blood tests/metabolic panels. It is not known to cause hepatotoxicity in most cases. Any such instance would be extremely rare.

Decreased liver function may, however, affect the rate at which your liver metabolizes this drug. Your doctor should monitor your liver enzymes just in case and clearance of Valium may be decreased; meaning that it could build up to higher than normal levels in your blood plasma (serum).

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It is generally not known to cause hepatic issues, but your doctor should monitor you regularly, while you are taking it.

The FDA does warn that it carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and irritability.

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