Does Yangweishu tablets harm the liver?
Nov 09, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
In general, whether Yangweishu tablets cause liver damage depends on the patient's medication use. If a patient only occasionally takes Yangweishu tablets, liver damage may not occur; however, long-term use of these tablets may harm the liver. Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, and patients should never self-medicate to avoid adverse reactions.
Generally speaking, whether Yangweishu Tablets cause liver damage depends on the patient's medication use. If a patient only occasionally takes Yangweishu Tablets, they are unlikely to harm the liver; however, long-term use of Yangweishu Tablets may potentially cause liver damage. The detailed analysis is as follows:
1. No harm
Yangweishu Tablets are a traditional Chinese medicine preparation, with main ingredients including Codonopsis pilosula, tangerine peel, Chinese yam, and other herbal components. They have the effect of nourishing stomach yin and are commonly used to treat symptoms of chronic gastritis such as abdominal pain, acid reflux, gastric burning sensation, bloating, and belching. If patients strictly follow medical advice and take the medication for a short duration, liver damage typically does not occur.
2. Harmful
It should be noted that both traditional Chinese medicines and Western medicines may have certain side effects. Since the liver is the organ responsible for metabolizing toxins, prolonged and excessive use of Yangweishu Tablets may increase the liver's workload, leading to liver injury and abnormal liver function.
Medications should always be used under the guidance of a physician. Patients must not self-medicate, so as to avoid adverse reactions.
