Review medications and supplements with your healthcare team

If you have liver disease, it's especially important to talk with your healthcare team about all the medicines you take — including prescription medications, medicines available without a prescription, vitamins and supplements.

If you need allergy or cold medicine, ask your healthcare team or pharmacist which products are safest for your liver. Many allergy or cold medicines contain NSAIDs or acetaminophen, so it's important to read labels to understand what you're taking.

Only take medications recommended by your care team, and always follow the dosing instructions carefully. Tell your team about everything you take, even if it seems harmless or natural. Avoid starting any new medicine or supplement without checking with your care team first.

Keep an up-to-date list of all your prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and supplements, and share it with your healthcare team at every visit.