Drug-induced cholestasis

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Drug-induced cholestasis

If medication is causing the cholestasis, the physician would probably discontinue the drug or look for an alternative. DO NOT stop taking medications on your own without consulting a physician! No medical treatment exists to reverse cholestasis.

Most patients recover, but severe cases may lead to liver failure. Drug-induced cholestasis usually reverses after discontinuation of the medication or drug, although it may take many months for cholestasis to resolve.

• Severe itching
• Diarrhea
• Poor absorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins

Call your health care provider if you have persistent itching or notice that your skin or eyes are yellow.

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