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Would the risks from it outweigh the possible benifit?
 
 
Dear Dr. Chung,
 
 
 
I am a 58 yr old female, I am 9/18 stage 4/5 genotype 1a I have normal liver functions except enzymes which are high, woul I in your opinion, benifit from peg combo? Are would the risks from it outweigh the possible benifit I have high blood pressure, migraines, joint pain, would tx make these worse?
 
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  Dr Chung Writes-  
 
 
Yes you may have side effects of combo Rx, but given the biopsy findings, i would feel that you have more to gain than to lose with treatment. you'd need close monitoring on treatment to be sure all your conditions remain stable.
 
 
  Dr. Chung      
 
 
 
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