Almost one in five outpatient clinic visits by patients with cirrhosis involve an opioid prescription, according to new research. The investigators also found that most of the physicians who prescribe opioids for patients with cirrhosis are primary care physicians.
“Proper functioning of many medications relies on metabolism in the liver. It is crucial that all prescribers be aware of the added harms associated with opioid use in patients with cirrhosis, such as the risk of hepatic