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Zlikster


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there is no clear stance on impact of CBD/THC (major active compaund in cannabis) on hcv/liver/tx, but one obvious thing is sure, if you going to smoke cannabis, smoke it via vaporizer since it's least damaging to lungs/body (no flame, no tobacco, no paper,etc). Most od the physical damage (excl. psychological sx) from smoking cannabis is if it's smoked with tobacco via burning. Psychological wise, if you have any tendency or genetical predisposition to schizophrenia, you should avoid cannabis.

In late stage of tx i have smoked some via vaporizer to induce munchies, since i lost a lot of weight from beloved interferon. Helped a bit to ease pre-depression phase and some of the taste for food got back, but it was short term.

Strange thing is, and kinda worrying, that CBD receptors beside majority in brain are found in liver.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabinoid_receptor

from what i have found on the publications on liver/hcv and cannabis, if you are cirrhotic or with advanced fibrosis avoid cannabis, since there are some indications it can make in some cases worse liver condition at that stage.

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Whatever helps.  Do your research and make an informed decision as to what is best for you.



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Does anyone know if marijuana use has any effect on the liver. I have researched potential effects on the body with its use and other than minor lung irritation and temporary mind alteration, as well as a very euphoric feeling, I see where it has no impact on the human body. It would seem to me its use would make life more bearable during treatment, just as it does for cancer patients undergoing treatment.

 

 

 

 

gt1 cirrhotic, since early 70`s start of treatment viral load of 5 million. 4 week lead in with peg inter, ribavirin. then talaprevir week 3 vl 17,000, week 7 vl 412 , week 10 undectable, week 13 undetectable. 3 weeks of talaprevir , 10 darts , and 10 weeks riba to go.  smile



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