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Is It Safe To Have Marijuana While On Treatment For Liver Disease?

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Posted on Fri, 28 Aug 2015
Question: does marijuana have an effect on the treatment of liver desease by haravoni.
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Harvoni and marijuana do not cause any documented adverse effects

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. Harvoni contains ledipasvir and sofosbuvir which is used in the treatment of liver conditions.

2. Marijuana is cannabis and usually used as a recreation substance, unless otherwise given for a medical purpose.

3. After reviewing medical literature and to the best of my knowledge, Harvoni and marijuana do not interact with each other. However cautious is to be taken should you need to use both medicines together. Please be alert about any undesired effects and report to your doctor if required.

Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Is It Safe To Have Marijuana While On Treatment For Liver Disease?

Brief Answer: Harvoni and marijuana do not cause any documented adverse effects Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. 1. Harvoni contains ledipasvir and sofosbuvir which is used in the treatment of liver conditions. 2. Marijuana is cannabis and usually used as a recreation substance, unless otherwise given for a medical purpose. 3. After reviewing medical literature and to the best of my knowledge, Harvoni and marijuana do not interact with each other. However cautious is to be taken should you need to use both medicines together. Please be alert about any undesired effects and report to your doctor if required. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek