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Dec 10, 2015 · hi Vickie Boudreaux im billy4 and I just finished my hep c medication 7months ago with ribavirin & harvoni. and I have eradicated hep c now. after my 12 and last week of my treatment I felt so so bad. mainly mental health through the ribavirin & harvoni. as it really runs your system down badly in my case. ie. anxiety depression and weakness ...
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Dec 05, 2014 · Increased fatigue and body aches. I needed to rest during the entire treatment, otherwise I would experience headaches, nausea and hot flashes. The longer I took the medicine, the more intense the body aches and fatigue became. It took many months after treatment for these side effects to lessen.
What are the treatments for NAFLD?
Nov 19, 2015 · I’ll take what I have now, after all the struggles with hepatitis, my liver transplant, and associated complications, and keep my strategies in place as I move along. One of the keys, maybe the key to my emotional steadiness and quick return to strength, is beyond being off the medicine and it’s connected side effect of lethargy.
What is the success rate of Harvoni treatment?
Harvoni is a combination of two drugs. Each one blocks a protein that the hep c virus needs in order to grow: Ledipasvir blocks a protein called NS5A. …
What is Harvoni used to treat?
Aug 26, 2019 · The liver is one of the only organs in the body that is able to replace damaged tissue with new cells rather than scar tissue. For example, an overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) can destroy half of a person's liver cells in less than a week.
Can Harvoni cause bradycardia (low heart rate)?
Jun 14, 2021 · Harvoni is indicated for the treatment of adults and children 3 years of age and older with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV). genotype 1, 4, 5, or 6 infection without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis. genotype 1 infection with decompensated cirrhosis, for use in combination with ribavirin. genotype 1 or 4 infection who are liver ...
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Can NAFLD liver be reversed?
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How long does Harvoni last?
Harvoni is a pill you take once a day for 2 to 6 months. How long you'll take it depends on how much of the virus is in your blood (your doctor might call it your viral load), as well as: Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about how to take your medications.
What is the cure rate for Harvoni?
It means there is no virus in your blood 12 weeks after your treatment is over. The cure rate for Harvoni is 94% to 99% when you don’t have other serious illnesses. You have advanced liver disease. Your liver has some scarring (fibrosis).
What is the best treatment for hep C?
Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir ( Harvoni) is an antiviral medication that attacks the hepatitis C virus. It's one of the most effective treatments for hep C.
Does Harvoni help with hepatitis C?
It makes up about 75% of all U.S. cases. The FDA approved Harvoni to treat hepatitis C genotypes 1, 4, 5, and 6 in adults and children. Your doctor can also prescribe it if you have hep C along with: HIV. Uncontrolled cirrhosis (if you have only genotype 1)
What is Harvoni a combination of?
Harvoni is a combination of two drugs. Each one blocks a protein that the hep c virus needs in order to grow: Ledipasvir blocks a protein called NS5A. Sofosbuvir blocks an enzyme called NS5B RNA-dependent RNA polymerase.
Does Harvoni cause headaches?
The majority of those who take Harvoni don’t have side effects. But some people have headaches or get more tired than usual. Tell your doctor if you have hepatitis B because it can flare up or reactivate if you take Harvoni. They'll likely test you for this before you start on the drug.
How many genotypes of hepatitis C are there?
Hepatitis C has six different genotypes. Each genotype has different genetic material, and some respond to medicine better than others. In the U.S., genotype 1 is the most common. It makes up about 75% of all U.S. cases. The FDA approved Harvoni to treat hepatitis C genotypes 1, 4, 5, and 6 in adults and children.
How long does Harvoni last?
Most patients who have never had treatment, and without liver disease, will only have to take Harvoni for 12 weeks.
How often should I take Harvoni?
Harvoni Dosing and Side Effects. Harvoni is given by mouth once daily with or without food. It's best to get in a routine and take it the same time every day. Don't change your dose or stop taking your medicine unless directed to do so by your doctor.
What is Harvoni used for?
Harvoni prevents hepatitis C virus (HCV) from multiplying in the body. It is a single combination pill that is given by mouth once a day for 8, 12, or 24 weeks, depending upon your HCV status. Harvoni comes as:
How many genotypes are there for HCV?
There are six different genotype classifications for HCV, and at least 50 subtypes, based on the genetic material in the RNA. Generally, patients are only infected with one genotype, but genotypes can mutate quickly and become drug resistant.
What is epclusa used for?
Epclusa is a nucleotide analog polymerase inhibitor and pan-genotypic NS5A inhibitor fixed-dose combination that treats all major HCV genotypes 1 through 6 without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis OR with decompensated cirrhosis for use in combination with ribavirin.
Is Epclusa a polymerase inhibitor?
Epclusa is a nucleotide analog polymerase inhibitor and pan-genotypic NS5A inhibitor fixed-dose combination that treats all major HCV genotypes 1 through 6 without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis OR with decompensated cirrhosis for use in combination with ribavirin. It is approved for adults and children 3 years of age and older. Dosing in children is weight based. It is also used in patients with HCV/HIV-1 coinfection.
Is HCV covered by insurance?
The Harvoni manufacturer Gilead may be able to offer copay coupons or other assistance to patients who cannot afford their medication. In addition, many HCV treatments are covered by insurance or Medicare.
Can liver damage be reversed?
In general, liver damage can be reversed if the cause is eliminated prior to the development of cirrhosis – the permanent hardening and fibrosis (excessive scarring) of liver tissue. Thankfully, Hepatitis C antiviral therapy has dramatically improved over the past few years.
Can hepatitis C be cured?
So although Hepatitis C may be cured, some degree of liver damage and consequent liver disease remains. Specialists in Sweden conducted a study to examine the consequences of liver damage after successful antiviral treatment.
Does milk thistle help with hepatitis C?
Maintaining the liver’s health with a high quality milk thistle supplement has helped thousands of people with chronic Hepatitis C before and during treatment; however, few realize the important role milk thistle plays after successful antiviral treatment.
Why is Hepatitis C considered a silent killer?
Hepatitis C is often regarded as the silent killer because this virus can progressively damage the liver for decades before any symptoms are noticed. As such, many are finally tested for and diagnosed with Hepatitis C after years of liver damage have accumulated.
Does liver fibrosis regress?
By the time a person successfully completes treatment, the amount of liver fibrosis usually has regressed. In fact, one Swedish study demonstrated that the vast majority of the trial patients with advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis prior to treatment improved their fibrosis during long-term follow up after SVR.
Can cirrhosis cause liver failure?
Despite cirrhosis typically being regarded as permanent liver injury, liver scarring can improve and liver failure risk is reduced when antiviral therapy is successful. However, people with cirrhosis prior to Hepatitis C treatment remain at an elevated risk for liver cancer even when SVR is achieved.
Does milk thistle affect liver enzymes?
This study aimed to determine the effect of milk thistle on liver disease activity in patients with chronic Hepatitis C. The authors concluded that milk thistle did not significantly reduce liver enzyme levels more than placebo and, thus, milk thistle has little impact on the Hepatitis C virus.
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- The first line of treatment is usually weight loss through a combination of a healthy diet and exercise. Losing weight addresses the conditions that contribute to NAFLD. Ideally, a loss of 10% of body weight is desirable, but improvement in risk factors can become apparent if you lose even 3% to 5% of your starting weight. Weight-loss surgery is al...