Liver disease medication

[missy2029]

I don't know anything about liver disorders but a person I care about gives himself injections for it.  He hasn't shared any specifics but said he takes it due to heavy drinking in his younger years.  He is 57 years old and is also insulin dependent diabetic.  Can someone speculate on how serious this is?  He still drinks quite a bit so I am concerned.

[Dee1956]

Hi I am sorry to say it sounds to me as if you are not getting the entire story.
There are no shots for a liver disorder unless he is treating.
Interferon would make him sick, he would also be taking pills, he would not be drinking while treating.  At least no one I know would treat and drink

I hope you can get answers

[ppmguy]

           what is he injecting?  insulin or interferon or both?   does he have hep c?

[rivll]

Hi,
I cannot imagine what injections your friend is taking for a liver disorder unless he is taking interferon as part of a treatment plan against Hep.C.

If he is still drinking you should be very concerned.
If he has a failing liver, alcohol will accelerate it's destruction.

Good luck and all the best