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How long is hep C treatment?
How long is the treatment? Treatment is usually 8-12 weeks long but can be as much as 16 weeks long in certain situations. Some patients with more damage to their liver may require 24 weeks of treatment, but this is uncommon. The duration depends on the medication, and specific HCV factors in particular patients.
What does hep C treatment do to your body?
Side effects can include: Flu-like symptoms (headache, fatigue, fever, chills, muscle aches) Arthritis-like pain in back, joints. Gastrointestinal problems (nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea)
Can hep C be cured completely?
The good news is hepatitis C is curable. Though it is a chronic infection, recently developed drugs can clear the virus completely from the system.
What is the latest treatment for hep C?
Recent advances in antiviral treatment have led to the development of new highly effective drugs for the treatment of all types of hepatitis C. The new hepatitis C treatments are sofosbuvir with ledipasvir (Harvoni); sofosbuvir (Sovaldi); daclatasvir (Daklinza); and ribavirin (Ibavyr).
Is hep C an STD?
Although not common, hepatitis C can be transmitted through sexual activity. Having a sexually transmitted infection, having sex with multiple partners, and engaging in anal sex appear to increase a person's risk for hepatitis C.
Does hep C go away after treatment?
Hepatitis C infection is cured if the virus is undetectable 12 weeks after the completion of a course of direct-acting antiviral treatment. This is known as a sustained virologic response (SVR).
Does hep C shorten your life?
Complications from untreated hepatitis C, including cirrhosis (liver scarring) and liver cancer, can be fatal, though HCV itself is rarely fatal.
What is the main cause of hep C?
Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is spread through contact with blood from an infected person. Today, most people become infected with the hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment used to prepare and inject drugs.
What does hep C pain feel like?
Many chronic HCV sufferers also complain of getting aches and pains. Large numbers get sharp pains over the liver (found in the upper right corner of the abdomen) which can sometimes be very alarming. These pains are not necessarily connected with severe liver disease.
What is the cost of hep C treatment?
The cost of hep C treatment varies depending on the type of drug. However, an 8- to 12-week course can range from $54,000 to $95,000 (or higher). For example, the price of a 12-week course of Zepatier can be as much as $54,600, and a 12-week course of Harvoni can cost as much as $94,500.
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