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Hepatitis C (cont.)

Hepatitis C Treatment

Self-Care at Home

If you have symptoms, these measures will help you feel better faster.

  • Take it easy; get plenty of rest.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
  • Do not drink alcohol of any kind, including beer, wine, and hard liquor.
  • Avoid medicines and substances that can cause harm to the liver such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and other preparations that contain acetaminophen.
  • Avoid prolonged, vigorous exercise until symptoms start to improve.



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