Which drugs and herbal remedies are considered harmful to the liver? (Select all that apply.)
a. Comfrey (herbal remedy)
b. Promethazine (Phenergan)
c. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
d. Oral contraceptive (Yaz)
e. Lavender (herbal remedy)
A, C
Herbal remedies of comfrey, borage, coltsfoot, and chaparral can harm the liver. The over-the-counter drug Tylenol is also hepatoxic.
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