10 Common Medications That May Affect Liver Health and Early Signs to Watch For

or if symptoms develop.

Do not stop a statin because of an online warning. For many people, statins provide important protection against heart attack and stroke.

  1. Some Anti-Seizure Medications

Certain medications used for epilepsy can affect the liver.

Examples include drugs such as valproate and carbamazepine.

Liver reactions may be more likely in certain groups or during the early months of treatment.

Possible warning signs include:

Loss of appetite
Persistent nausea
Abdominal pain
Unusual tiredness
Jaundice

These medicines should never be stopped suddenly without medical supervision

because uncontrolled seizures can