Tell your friend that alcohol is like miracle grow to Hep C. I drank alot not knowing I had Hep C and ended up w/ liver failure. Without the alcohol, the hepatitis would have taken much longer to cause the damage that was done, and vice-versa. The alcohol, in my opinion completely negates any progress the interferon would make. Joni
Hi DeeDee,,,,He needs to quit the drinking in order to start tx and try to beat this. Sounds like maybe he has a problem with drinking and maybe you could help him through this,,,To be strong I mean. Its hard enough finding out you have hep c and then trying to change your lifestyle can be tough, Good supportive friends like yourself are in high demand! Best of Luck to your friend!