Question 1

how harmful are xanax (alprazolam) on your liver if you have hepatitis c?

Accepted Answer

Xanax-Benzo: Alprazolam is metabolized by the liver via the cytochrome P450 system, predominantly by CYP 3A4. Concurrent use of CYP 3A4 inhibitors, such as cimetidine or ketaconazole, can cause an increase in alprazolam plasma levels. Liver injury from the benzodiazepine class is rare, but because it goes through the liver as stated, esp with Hep C, it should be avoided or Dr. needs to use caution and monitor!

Question 2

if you have cirrohsis with hepatitis c should you be taking oxycontin and xanax (alprazolam) !

Accepted Answer

Should you?: If you have to. Lowest dose possible for each would be recommended.

Question 3

can i still take my xanax (alprazolam) while getting a hepatitis a vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no problem being on xanax (alprazolam) and getting this vaccine.

Question 4

why is hepatitis c so bad?

Accepted Answer

Liver Cancer: Not everyone with hepatitis c will get liver cancer or cirrhosis. Alcohol and hep c are a bad combination. Mickey mantle likely developed cirrhosis and liver cancer from this combination. If you do have hep c, you should see a doctor.

Question 5

can i be cured of hepatitis c?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis C cure?: Today, more than ever there is some significant hope for those with hepatitis c. The peg interferon and Ribavirin is working some minor miracles and the new studies on the new pills to combat hepatitis c replication are very promising. 

If you are not a patient of a good hepatitis c specialist please get in to the local expert soon.

Question 6

what is medicine of hepatitis c?

Accepted Answer

Hep C treatment: Standard treatment for hepatitis c has been with peginterferon and ribavirin. Response rates varied depending on the type of hep c virus (called genotype). There are new medications boceprevir and telaprevir which have improved response to treatment.

Question 7

can hepatitis c really be cured?

Accepted Answer

Yes: yes there are medications available to cure it. they are not 100%, but newer meds are becoming available, with very high success rates

Question 8

how could a person get hepatitis c?

Accepted Answer

HCV : Is usually spread from contaminated or shared needles.  It is less likely to spread sexually or from infected mother to neonate than hbv.

Question 9

is there any way to treat hepatitis c?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, the treatment for hepatitis c is now very effective, often leading to complete cure.  However, it can be difficult.  Easier treatments are coming soon.  Whether you can afford to wait for them or not depends mostly on the results of your liver biopsy.

Question 10

what is the latest cure for hepatitis c?

Accepted Answer

Triple therapy: Ribavirin, interferon, + / - telapravir / bocepravir depending on your genotype.

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