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Blood Transfusion Done. Got Infected With Hepatitis. Prescribed Strontium. Can This Damage Liver?
Question: ABOUT 45 YEARS AGO I HAD SURGERY AND A BLOOD TRANSFUSION. TEN DAYS LATER I ENDED UP IN THE HOSPITAL WITH HEPATITIS NON A NON B, LATER CALLED C. RECENTLY I WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR FLOSAMAX BUT AFTER READING THE INFO DECIDED NOT TO TAKE IT BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE LIVER DAMAGE. I AM VERY CAREFUL ABOUT TAKING MEDS. I AM INTERESTED IN TRYING STRONTIUM BUT CAN'T FIND INFO ON LIVER DAMAGE. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP. THANK YOU,XXXXXXX
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Thank you for writing to us.
You are looking for information on any possible effects on the liver by administration/use of strontium, correct?
Well, there have been absolutely no adverse effects on the liver, noted during years of clinical trials and research with strontium.
For your information I shall list the adverse effects observed in a few patients. They are:
-Commonly seen (i.e. in 5-10% of patients using strontium): bone pain, decreased platelet count, anemia, nausea, reduced appetite, reduced white blood cell count, vomiting
-Rare (<1%): bone marrow depression, pyrexia, diarrhea, fractures, joint hyperextension
I hope this information helps. Do write back to me for any further clarifications or information. I would be glad to help.
Best wishes.
Thank you for writing to us.
You are looking for information on any possible effects on the liver by administration/use of strontium, correct?
Well, there have been absolutely no adverse effects on the liver, noted during years of clinical trials and research with strontium.
For your information I shall list the adverse effects observed in a few patients. They are:
-Commonly seen (i.e. in 5-10% of patients using strontium): bone pain, decreased platelet count, anemia, nausea, reduced appetite, reduced white blood cell count, vomiting
-Rare (<1%): bone marrow depression, pyrexia, diarrhea, fractures, joint hyperextension
I hope this information helps. Do write back to me for any further clarifications or information. I would be glad to help.
Best wishes.
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