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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Hepatitis?
I have been taking dihydrocodiene for many years and now have been told my live count has increased [doubled ] in the past month. My GP seems to think it is due to the tablets I take and has said it maybe hepititus..I do not drink alcohol. IS there a connection between dihydrocodien and liver problems
Fri, 21 Aug 2015
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There is no known link between dihydrocodeine and the liver though persons can react differently to medication.
You doctor may need to check for alternative causes. Blood tests to check for the presence of viruses that may affect the liver and imaging may be needed.
I hope this helps
There is no known link between dihydrocodeine and the liver though persons can react differently to medication.
You doctor may need to check for alternative causes. Blood tests to check for the presence of viruses that may affect the liver and imaging may be needed.
I hope this helps
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