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Hepatitis C and valium

can I take valiums if I have hep c ?
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It is my understanding too that benzos, like Valium; Ambien (which is actually a hypnotic and in the benzo family); clonazapam; etc. have negligible if any adverse affects on the liver.  I've had to take benzos for several years, and I had my first liver biopsy in June.  I have 0 fibrosis, and mild inflammation.  So, I wouldn't worry unduly about any danger taking Valium to yourliver if you need it for medicinal purposes.  The dangerous drug to worry about, of course, is alcohol.  
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My understanding is that 'benzos' and 'pseudobenzos' like Valium and Ambien have relatively little impact on the liver.
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