alcohol and treatment

[katla]

Hi all,

Someone I know from another forum asked me for a link to an article that shows alcohol actually interferes with treatment, ie that somehow it makes interferon less effective.

I am not looking for a discussion or lecture on the evils of alcohol. And he's obviously aware that drinking is NOT liver-friendly and can cause one to forget to take their meds, etc.

He's specifically looking for scientific evidence that shows that drinking alcohol in moderation will less one's chances of clearing the virus.

Thanks...Katla

[can-do-man]

http://www.hepatitis.va.gov/provider/guidelines/2006HCV-groups.asp


Patients with Ongoing Alcohol Use
in those who completed HCV therapy, SVR was similar in drinkers and nondrinkers . Thus, alcohol users should not be excluded from antiviral therapy but treatment adherence should be stressed

[maybe368]

He may want evidence, but what he really wants is to drink. I am not going to google anything, butanything that continues damaging the liver will lessen your chances. That is demonstrated by the lower svr rates in cirrhotics. This is my opinion, but this is a sign of complete denial on his part. Deep down he knows...Mark

[katla]

edit- meant to say:
He's specifically looking for scientific evidence that shows that drinking alcohol in moderation will LESSEN one's chances of clearing the virus.