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HARMFUL (or potentially harmful)DRUGS: PRESCRIPTION, OVER-THE-COUNTER, ILLEGAL

We have listed only items that are from sources that make mention of the real or potential danger of these drugs specifically in relation to Hepatitis C and the liver. There may be debate and controversy regarding the safety issue of some of these. Points of view may vary according to various medical experts. Please consult with your own doctor or trusted health care professional.

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Acebutolol
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol-do not take in
combination with alcohol-very hazardous)
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ALCOHOL
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Adrenocortical steroids
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Allopurinol
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Alpha-methyldopa (Aldomet)
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Amiodarone (Cordarone)
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Amphetamines
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Amoxicillin
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Amyl Nitrate (severely toxic to immune system,
stress on liver and cardiovascular)
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Anabolic steroids (may be capable of causing
liver tumors)
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Antidepressants
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Antidepressant tricyclics
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Antithyroid drugs
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Atenolol
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Aspirin
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Barbiturates
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Benzodiazepines
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Birth Control Pills (oral contraceptives)
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Caffeine
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Carbamazapine (Atretol,Carbatrol)
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Cigarettes
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Chlorzoxazone (Parfon Forte DSC, Paraflex,
Chlorzone Forte, Algisin)
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Cimetidine
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Clavulanic acid
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Cocaine
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Contraceptives
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Corticosteroids
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Danazol (may be capable of causing liver tumors)
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Dantrolene (Dantrium)
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Diclofenac ((Voltaren, Cataflam)
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Diltiazem
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Disprin
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Enflurane
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Ephedrine
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Ethambutol
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Ethanol
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Ethionamide
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Fluconazole of Ketoconazole (Diflucan, Nizoral)
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Flutamide (Drogenil)
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Flurazepam
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Halothane
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Hydralazine (Apresoline, Novo-Hylazin)
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Ibuprofen (Motrin
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Indomethacin
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Azathioprine (Imuran, 6 mercaptopurine [6-MP])
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Illegal Drugs (and the adulterants in them)
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Isoniazid (INH) (Laniazid,Nydrazid)
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Labetalol
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Long-acting Nicotinic Acid
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Leukotriene Synthase Inhibitors ( Zafirlukast,
Accolate, Zileuton, Zyflo)asthma medications
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Kenoconazole
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Maprotiline
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Marajuana, Hasish (carcinogenic,soporific)
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Methotrexate (Maxtrex)
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Methodone (lictus form contans known liver
poisons, immunosuppressive effects)
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Metoprolol
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Mianserin
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Naproxen
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Nicotene
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)
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Para-aminosalicyclic acid
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Parcetamol
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Penicillins
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Perihexilene Maleate
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Phenelzine
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Phenobarbital
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Phenothiazines
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Phenylbutazone (Mapap, Marnal, Lanatuss)
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Phenytoin (Ethotoin, Mephenytoin, Phenytoin)
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Piroxicam
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Pravastatin, Fluvastatin, Simavastatin, Lovastatin
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Prescribed stress management medications
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Probenecid
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Prozac
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Pyrazinamide
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Quinidine (Cardoquin, Cin-Quin, Duraquin)
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Quinine
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Ranitidine
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Rifampin (for TB)
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Salicylates
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Sleeping Pills
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Soma
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Sulfa medications (especially Septra of Bactrim)
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Sulfonamides
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Sulindac
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Tacrine (Cognex)
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Tasmar (Tolcapone) for Parkinson's disease
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Testosterone (may be capable of causing liver
tumors)
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Tetracyclines
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Ticlid (Ticlopidine)
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Troglitzone (Rezulin)
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Valproic acid
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Verapamil
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Vitamin A (in doses greater than 5000 Units a
day. Beta-Carotene is safe at all doses)
Posted on 05/21/09, 09:05 am