I am supposed to start Mavyret to treat my Hep C in a few weeks but am extremely scared that it will unmask my depression! I recently stopped taking my anxiety medicines (benzos) because they started to make me feel extremely depressed and hopeless. I am feeling much better now and do not want to take anything that will make me feel suicidal again! I want to treat my hep C but if I have to choose between being hep free and depressed or hep positive and happy I will choose happiness! Can someone please give me some insight.
Does Mavyret cause depression? Feedback please.
Question posted by easkjem on 17 Sep 2021
Last updated on 9 January 2022 by Shelley69
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Hello, easkgem! I'm sorry my answer is way late for you, but maybe this will help someone else? I am on week 4 of 12 (genotype 3). My first week was great, more energy than usual with mild headache. I started week 4, very flu-like now! I feel restless, but not anxious or depressed. I take Elavil, Effexor, and Lamictal, for MDD, anxiety, and Bipolar.Mental health has not been a problem for me yet, hope this helps! All-in-all, the symptoms are manageable, and worth the end result!
Hey.. I started lexapro started with 5mg for a few weeks then 10mg presently, a few weeks prior to starting Mavyret because of anxiety issues. I've felt mental fine.
I've had some headaches and was already weak prior to dosing. I am having better days and hoping my Blood works comes back that 8 weeks dosing will do me but I will do 12wks..
Speak with your Dr about your concerns and take your meds after your evening meal.. Just Do it.. Tammie a Mavyret patient..
Hi, easkjem!
First of all, congratulations on withdrawing from the benzodiazepines!
There are no psychiatric side effects listed on Drugs.com for Mavyret but you might want to address your concern with the prescribing doctor for professional advice.
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depression, anxiety, hepatitis c, benzodiazepine, mavyret
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- Mavyret uses and safety info
- Mavyret prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Mavyret (detailed)
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