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Dr, During the past two years I have been using different drugs like, Anti-depressants, Anti-anxiety, NSAIDs ,acetaminphen and etc... Is it likely for me to develope kidney and liver problems in longterm period ?
The reason I am asking is that sometimes I have been using drugs without Dr's prescription especially Ibuprofen and acetaminophen for aches and pains.
Sinerely,
Jason
These types of medications are generally safe when taken as directed. If you are taking them for a long period of time and in high doses, it's wise to consult with your physician. Taking anti-anxiety and anti-depressants without a physician's supervision is unwise. Acetaminophen in high doses is a common cause of liver failure so it should be taken only as directed.
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Answers by Expert:
Stephen W. Leslie, MD
Expertise
Questions concerning erectile dysfunction, kidney stones and prostate disorders including prostate cancer. I have a special interest in kidney stone disease prevention.
Experience
Full time practicing urologist with 30 years experience. Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of Urology at Creighton University Medical Center. Editor in Chief of eMedicine Urology internet textbook. Author of only NIH approved book written for patients by a urologist on the subject of kidney stones "The Kidney Stones Handbook". Inventor of the "Parachute" and "Escape" kidney stone baskets and the "Calculus" stone prevention analysis computer program.
Organizations
American Urological Association, Ohio State Medical Association, Sexual Medicine Society
Publications
Men's Health, Journal of Urology, Urology, Healthwatch Magazine, Emergency Medicine Monthly, eMedicine, "The Kidney Stones Handbook", and numerous articles in various newspapers. He is also the editor of the Urology Board Review by McGraw-Hill used by urologists to study for their Board Certification Examinations.
Education/Credentials
Graduate of New York Medical College with residencies completed at Metropolitan Hospital New York, Albany Medical Center and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Awards and Honors
Thirlby Award of the American Urological Association. Rated as one the country's Best Urologists by the Independent Consumer's Research Institute
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