Article: This includes herbal remedies, supplements, and over-the-counter medications. Your doctor will be able to advise you on whether your liver will be able to handle the demands of processing that medication. Many medications or herbal remedies can be dangerous for your liver. Some common ones include aspirin, jin bu huan, ma-huang, germander, valerian, mistletoe, and skullcap. Do not take street drugs. They may further damage your liver. Avoid toxic chemicals such as fungicides, insecticides, aerosol sprays, and other fumes. If you must be around them, wear a mask. If your liver is badly damaged, these drugs may be beneficial. They are usually not prescribed for patients with kidney failure, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, or an infection. Doctors usually prescribe prednisolone for 28 days. While on steroids, your doctor will have to monitor your blood glucose. Approximately two out of five people are not helped by corticosteroids. Your doctor will know what the latest scientific developments are either in support of or against this medication. Pentoxifylline inhibits the cytokines that lead to more liver damage. This drug may be beneficial for those with mild to moderate liver disease. Sometimes both corticosteroids and pentoxifylline are used together. These medications are controversial because there isn't a lot of scientific evidence supporting their use. Anabolic steroids are strong steroids. Propylthiouracil was originally created as a thyroid medication. If your liver is failing this may be necessary. In order to receive a liver, you will need to: Have stopped drinking Be in good enough health to survive the operation Agree to abstain from alcohol for the rest of your life Other treatments have failed

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Use only medications approved by your doctor. Ask your doctor about using corticosteroids to reduce inflammation. Consider pentoxifylline if corticosteroids don't work for you.Be aware that the evidence in support of this medication is controversial. Try anabolic steroids or propylthiouracil if your liver damage isn't too severe. Discuss a liver transplant with your doctor.