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Newer hepatitis C treatments, known as DAAs, haven't been in use long enough for research to answer this particular question. But as a general rule, anyone concerned about liver health should avoid alcohol.
A few studies already show that some liver abnormalities last for years after successful DAA treatment. At the same time, many older studies clearly show that alcohol worsens chronic hepatitis C-related liver damage and increases the resulting health risks in lasting ways. Here are some of the findings:
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Stacey A. Rizza, M.D.
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