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Seriously, Viagra, like so many drugs, is metabolized in the liver, and I'm pretty sure there is a warning in the literature regarding use by people with liver disease/damage. After my prostatectomy in 2002, the surgeon recommended that I take a low dose of Viagra daily, which I did for about a year. I do wonder now how much of a part that played in the deterioration of my liver. Heck, I probably would have taken it anyway; at certain times some things seem SO important My liver doc says occasional use is fine, but to use the lowest effective dose. Of the 3 drugs for male sexual dysfunction, Viagra, Levitra and Cialis, Cialis is the most toxic to the liver, and carries the strongest warning.
Hope the info helps, and the Viagra too!
dA
I will tell my boyfriend about that. He takes it from time to time.
He currently is undergoing tx, week 12.
Lots of side effects, the worst - sores in throat, lesion under his tounge. He can't eat, drink nor talk. Lost 18 lbs.
He takes pain killers but is afraid of possible addiction.
Anybody has the same side effects? Any suggestions in terms of diet?
http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/Hepatitis/Archive/HepBtreat/Q13872.html
http://liverdisease.com/sex.html
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=7401
In my humble opinion Viagra is PENIS FRIENDLY much more so than the liver.:>)....I HOPE....
That's to say Viagra is a much better friend of Mr.PENIS than of Ms. LIVER....I HOPE....
Good luck all,
Ben
There is a oral solution to treat the pain in the mouth and throat, it is call Oncology Mouthwash.
It is made up of lidocaine, Malanta. It will completely numb the mouth and throat for 1/2 to 1 1/2 hour, its not addictive and can be used as needed. It worked great for me during TX has my mouth was full of open sores for many months.
Have your Dr prescribe some for him
TonyZ
He tried everything, some other strong solutions, but still can't talk much. Eats vanilla yogurt and ice cream only.
I am worried that he thinks about stopping tx, he is 12/24 and so far it's been okay except for the sores and lesion under his tounge that doesn't heal (low white cell count).
Does anybody know about some other foods that are dense in calories, bland and vegetarian? He also had throat cancer 5 years ago and can't swallow well.
Thanks
I had sores & cuts around the corners of my mouth & it was an ordeal while eating. I used refrigerated Ensure Plus liquid nutrition to restore my depleted calories while on Tx. This liquid provides a good daily vitamin intake as well which is missed by not ingesting solid foods. I was also on Tx for 24 weeks & beat this virus since genotype 2 and 3 are easier to annihilate in comparison to others.
Pls let your boyfriend stay the course of Tx.....he has an 80% chance of clearing this DEMON.
Good luck all,
Ben
try in blender:
turkey or chicken
gravy
sweet potato
cranberry
vegie
or
meatloaf or beef
mashed potato
gravy
vegie
or
tofu
rice
vegie
sauce
almonds or cashews
*spoon feeding opptional :O)