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Is Alcohol Intake After Viral Hepatitis Harmful?
Question: I was successfully treated for Hep C. Can I continue to drink?
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Detailed Answer:
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The new treatment with ribavirin , sofosbuvir / ledispavir and other new agents have revolutionised the Hepatitis C treatment providing SVR (sustained virological response) or cure in over 90 percent of patients depending upon the genotype.
Although you are hep C free, I would advise against consuming alcohol as it has known hepatotoxic effects.
If you want to continue it, then I would suggest you minimize it as much as possible. Try following a timetable such as a weekly routine eg a drink or 2 every Friday.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
The new treatment with ribavirin , sofosbuvir / ledispavir and other new agents have revolutionised the Hepatitis C treatment providing SVR (sustained virological response) or cure in over 90 percent of patients depending upon the genotype.
Although you are hep C free, I would advise against consuming alcohol as it has known hepatotoxic effects.
If you want to continue it, then I would suggest you minimize it as much as possible. Try following a timetable such as a weekly routine eg a drink or 2 every Friday.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
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Dr. Remy Koshy
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