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If you have cirrohsis with hepatitis c should you be taking oxycontin and xanax (alprazolam) !
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Should you?: If you have to. Lowest dose possible for each would be recommended.
Answered 1/6/2017
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Not a good idea : Anything that is metabolized in the liver is capable of making things worse for the patient. The live may not inactivate the drug because of the disease and complication of drug overdose occur. Better off if there are no drugs used at all.
Answered 5/17/2013
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Cirrhosis: If u have to & if prescribed, down to 1/3 of the dose is advised.
Answered 1/6/2017
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