Hep C n Lexapro

[frowery6]

i foound out i contracted Hep c from prior actions. im nervous on what i can take n not take. i vitamin is no good however i heard other meds r fine. question is has ne1 heard that it is safe to take lexapro whle having Hep C?? confused:/

[dontworry_behappy1]

There is a reason doctors ask for health history.  You should always make your doctor aware of your health history, current prescriptions, supplements and over the counter medications before excepting any prescription.  

Otherwise, it's very important you advise your doctor your Hepatitis C positive....a disease that effects your liver and the medication you may and may not be able to take.   Not everyone fits in the same box.  

Remember that you are required to sign for new prescriptions.  

[Ekkiemom]

Hi there!  Yes it's perfectly safe to still take your Lex. I had 24wks of same Tx
and I was fine. My Hepa had no problem with me continuing
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[dontworry_behappy1]

Is it safe to take Lexapro while you have hepatitis C?  That seems to be the question asked.  

[AWorriedMom]

You are answering a post that is almost 5 years old.

[DRANNEASTALT]

Agreed!

Best,

[DRANNEASTALT]

Miss Limama51,

As a psychiatrist, it is my duty as well as the duty of all doctors to uphold the HIPPOCRATIC OATH to "DO NO HARM" to patients.

ALL mediations are processed by the liver. The only medication that is processed by the kidneys is Lithium to treat bipolar disorder.

Tylenol is more dangerous to the possibility of liver enzyme increase potentially leading to Cirrhosis of the Liver.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication: Motrin, Advil (Ibuprofen)
among others  is a type of non-steroidal that is processed in the liver too. It will causes the AST/ALT liver enzymes to elevate and potentially sabotage any other medication regime that the respective patient could including potential Cirrhosis of the Liver.

A patient of mine believed the same as you, that Ibuprofen is processed through the kidneys Prior to several dental surgeries, his AST level was 27 (AST level is good until 40) and ALT was 26 (ALT level is good until 32)

He did not inform me of any post-surgical pain management.

A couple of months later, his next blood work metabolic panel showed AST  levels shot up to 49 and ALT to 52. All of his mediations had to be removed, only to have to start his treatment under my care over.

Please be careful about posting what you may believe to be "medial facts" as there are many misconceptions.  Over the counter pain killers will not list nor disclose potential liver/kidney dangers.

I do agree that the patient's doctor/specialist is the one to address any and all risks.

Best,

[DRANNEASTALT]

Miss Mary4now,

As a psychiatrist, it is my duty as well as the duty o all doctors to uphold the HIPPOCRATIC OATH to "DO NO HARM" to patients.

ALL mediations are processed by the liver. The only mediation that is processed by the kidneys is Lithium to treat bipolar disorder.

Tylenol is more dangerous to the possibility of liver enzyme increase potentially leading to Cirrhosis of the Liver.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication: Motrin, Advil (Ibuprofen)
among others  is a type of non-steroidal that is processed in the liver too and also causes the AST/ALT liver enzymes to elevate This an further complicate Hepatitis C‎ further.

Best of luk!

[EyesofBlue55]

I am not yet being treated,but I would definatly have to agree with Jazzy578.When I was diagnosed in March It was definatly a mind blower!!!I cried and cried and was ugly to my family and nobody wanted to be around me.My dr put me on Lexapro and now(three months later) I am feling very good and I too can actually have a good laugh when I want to.Maybe since im on the AD's now my treatment will go better also.Good Luck to you!!!
You will learn alot from this forum if you READ<READ<READ!!!!!!!  I sure have!!!!!

[jazzy578]

I am on week 14/48, but was very depressed when I saw my doc at week 8 so he ordered Lexapro.  It must be okay for the liver since I am on tx, g1b.  I can't say I feel happy or anything, but I no longer feel hopeless and I do have moments when I can laugh and mean it. I no longer cry at everything and I feel a lot stronger emotionally. My doc told me what I was feeling was definately the meds and that it would go away when I finished.  I am  glad I am  on them because they have had a very positive effect on my treatment.

Good luck with your treatment!

jaz

[IMstacie]

lexapro is ok to take but always check with your doctor as everyone is different.  I took a low dose of lexapro the entire time I treated.

[Mary4now]

I was told by the hepatologist to stay away from ibuprofen and that tylenol taken as suggested is the best course for anyone with hep c.
He also said that most doctors think tylenol should not be taken but he seemed to think otherwise.  

[limama51]

Read your labels... anything that says liver.... DO NOT TAKE!!! Stay away from any tylenol product, as it metabolises in your liver. Advil (ibuprophen) is OK, as it metabolises in your kidneys. But most importantly, talk to your doctor, who can tell you more... also a pharmacist, not their assistants, will know what is safe and what is not.

[nygirl7]

Antidepressants are often prescribed to patients before they begin treatment so I am sure they are fine.  Do not take a vitamin with Iron in it - you should avoid extra iron as it helps cause the virus to replicate and who needs help with that!