What is drug-induced hepatitis?
Drug-induced hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that may occur when you take certain medications. Some medications can cause drug-induced hepatitis when taken in doses that are not much greater than the recommended dose. People who already have liver disease are especially vulnerable.
How do members experience drug-induced hepatitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with drug-induced hepatitis*
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for drug-induced hepatitis*
Who has drug-induced hepatitis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 5 |