Risks and Warning: 10 Medications That May Raise Your Risk of Liver Damage

Did you know that your liver is the largest solid organ inside your body? This football-sized powerhouse helps keep you alive and healthy. As you move throughout your day, it works hard to detoxify your blood, help with digestion, and restore your energy levels. We can’t live without it. Your liver also plays an important role in metabolizing medications. But some medications can directly damage this vital organ, in what’s known as drug-induced liver injury (DILI). Here, we’ll discuss 10 medications that could potentially harm your liver, what symptoms to look out for, and what you can do to prevent liver toxicity (hepatotoxicity). 1. Tylenol Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a common over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever and fever reducer. It’s not toxic to the liver when it’s taken occasionally and within recommended dosages. However, large doses and/or chronic use can cause liver damage. 2. Antibiotics, like Augmentin Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate) is a common antibiotic for resp