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Bottom line - ask your doc and stay within the limits he sets.
Because of massive side effects on tx and post tx - (whether those were just excaberated by the tx or not) - my doc has kept me on Percocet 10/325. (tylenol substance is the 325 part).
But I take one --- 1/4 every 4 hours - or a full one - once a day AS NEEDED.
The problem is your liver --- and it filters everything that goes into your blood. It removes the toxins in your body.
But EVERYONE is different. So depending on your biopsy - and your level of damage - discuss it with your doctor. Discuss what you can use... and how often. Because your doctor should be in "tune" with your body. (sorry couldn't resist.)
I also take Ibuprofen on occassion.
But if you're going to take medicine - remember - treat your body as if you were a pregnant woman. EVERYTHING you take - eat - drink is going to have an effect on your liver (your baby that you want to be as healthy as possible). How much - how often - and how your body is doing that day or hour will make that much of a difference, each and every time you ingest something.
Be careful - be wise and enjoy life.
Ibuprofen is okay, don't take more than the recommended dose though. I've seen it here that Tylenol filters through the kidneys rather than the liver, so some prefer itk, but I don't know if that's true or not. My husband took Aleve throughout treatment and it doesn't appear to have done him any harm.
I'm sure others will come along with more clarification.
Sorry you have HCV, good luck to you.
Debbe
In regard to what you've said. A gastro doctor has told me to avoid tylenol products because they ARE harmful to the liver.
Acetaminophen/paracetamol (AKA Tylenol) is the leading cause of acute liver failure.
Have a wonderful day.
Anita