Hi Jamie,
Petty much every drug you look at will caution you about using with liver problems. I'd guess it is a tough balance choosing between the risk of a problem with the drug and the benefit. Anxiety and depression can be bad as well. I don't worry too much about the liver problem because every week when they draw blood, they check they do a blood test to check liver function. If there is a problem they can quickly stop the use of certain meds. I'd ask her doctor if they do check the liver function each time they draw blood. If o your mom is probably ok using it.
Take care and God Bless you. Being a caregiver is very difficult and your mom is lucky to have you looking out for her.
On 3/23/2008
JamiefromGA wrote:
I need advice please. My mom is undergoing chemo for stage 4 Klatskin tumor met to liver & lymphnodes and is taking Oxycontin for pain when needed. She was also prescribed Lorazepam for anxiety as needed. She has only taken a few of these so far but when I was on drugs.com it states not to use it if severe liver problems. Shouldn't this cancer be considered "severe..." and maybe not prescribed or taken? I don't want to knowingly give her something I think may adversely affect her. What possible drugs could be used in her case as a substitute? Mild depression on occasion, stomach pain and weakness in legs are her only other side effects. And loss of appetite for obvious reasons. THANK YOU FOR ANY ADVICE YOU CAN OFFER!
Jamie in GA