Do sleeping pills cause liver damage?

I heard that repeated use of sleeping pills can damage your liver. I thought that would only happen to someone who failed suicide with sleeping pills. I don't think its true because a lot of people take sleeping pills and not everyone is walking around with liver damage.

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Tatsumi · 31-35, M

Possibly. They most likely cause damage, even if it's not in the liver. Some have a really long list of side effects. I would recommend melatonin. Much healthier.

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SW-User

@purecrazy93: Well...I never made money a issue! NO kidding...you just don't read me well do you? I think you do not follow well.

Science78 · 36-40, M

@DixieChick: You said "Yep, you need a prescription but it is a very cheap med...and you will sleep well." I'm sorry if i offended you.

SW-User

@purecrazy93: Just because I said it was cheap does not freaking mean that is is important or more valuble than your health. I was offering you a cheap alternative to Melatonin...but you are making a big deal out of it. I just told you it was cheap FYI. I am sorry that I answered you at all. Do as you wish. :)

SW-User

Which ones? Benzos don't as far as I know, but others might.

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SW-User

That's diphenhydramine, which I don't think causes liver damage. It's the same stuff they use in motion sickness pills.

SW-User

I don't think melatonin does either.

Science78 · 36-40, M

@crossproduct: Okay thanks!

SW-User

Any drug is detoxified and metabolized by the liver, and many drugs may potentially cause liver damage, even tylenol.

SW-User

I think its just depending on the dosage used. Repeated high dosages would probably start causing damage?

AmbivalentFriability · 26-30

Over a long period of time, I'm sure most prescription medications would damage an internal organ or two. :p

Science78 · 36-40, M

So people who take antidepressants or high blood pressure medications will also eventually get liver damage?

UDontKnowMe · 80-89, M

I believe that the use of 'sleeping pills' is more of a problem for those who [b]already have liver disease[/b].

InOtterWords · F

Prolonged use of any meds can affect the liver which is why you need to gave frequent blood tests.

bijouxbroussard · F

There are prescription meds where you are regularly monitored for liver damage if you have to take them regularly.

SW-User

It varies hugely from drug to drug, though.

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