Sunday, August 2, 2009

Does neone know where i can get t list of meds u can't take with hep c?

Ask your doctor. If you have more than one doctor ( and hopefully you do since you need to be seen by a specialist when you have hep C ) make sure all your doctors are aware that you have hep c (HCV) and they know what the other doctors are prescribing you.


As for tylenol or acetominophen, that is OK if taken in prescribed doses. In other words, do not exceed the recommended dose. Acetominophen can be hepato-toxic if the recommended dose is exceeded. Also, beware of OTC medications and prescription meds that contain acetominophen. Example: TheraFlu has 1000 milligrams of acetominophen. If you take TheraFlu plus tylenol, you will be over the recommended dose within a 24 hour period. If you are prescribed vicodin, that contains acetominophen, too. Be careful of how much you take.


Also, if you are having symptoms of decompensation (cirrhosis with ascites, varices, or hepatic encephalopathy) you must be extremely careful of EVERYTHING you take, eat, drink, inhale, and put on your skin. When you have a decompensated (severely damaged) liver, everything changes. Otherwise, acetominophen in recommended doses should be alright. But as always, ask your doctor. Best wishes.

Does neone know where i can get t list of meds u can't take with hep c?
no tylenol

rosemary

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