Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Hop...
• September 3, 2016

For Hepatitis C "I'm female, 60 & petite - type 1b, F3 - 500,000+ and into the 3rd week (started Aug 18th) of 12 for Harvoni. No other meds and just a one-a-day multi. So far, so good, and I did notice some minor things in the first 2 weeks, but it has gotten easier. Within the first few days, my energy increased, my eyes became whiter, and what felt like a film over my eyes for years vanished. I hadn't associated that with Hep C before. My skin seems a little drier, but really, it's been easier than I thought. I drink lots of water and other fluids throughout the day, and that seems to help reduce any side effects. I do feel a little like a lab rat though, but will remain cautiously optimistic going forward."

• bla...
• April 1, 2015

For Hepatitis C "I have been taking Harvoni for 8 days out of an 8-week treatment. Not a real headache as others, but a light pain in the back of my neck for the 2nd and 3rd days; it's gone now. I am sleeping enough hours, and I guess just a bit tired; I am also diabetic. Thanks to Obamacare, I was selected for treatment. I took two months off work to handle this treatment. My job consists of driving from 12 to 15 hours a day, tractor-trailers. I have all my faith in these miracle pills. Thank you, Mr. Obama, for making a difference as the President of this great country. It was about time that the poor working class be covered by healthcare as well. Not only the rich working classes exclusively deserve the best treatments and medicines. Thank you again."

• Jil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2015

For Hepatitis C "I have had Hep C for over 15 years and never treated. Genotype 4. I took Harvoni with Ribavirin for 12 weeks, and after the first 8, my viral load was negative. It feels good. After the first month, my skin tone came back to olive and not pasty white like before. I had diarrhea and insomnia, with nausea and very tired. It was well worth the symptoms to be free of this virus. I go back for my blood work in 2 1/2 months to see if I have been cured, but I am positive the results will be excellent. This is a miracle cure, and I feel very grateful to be able to receive it."

• Gra...
• April 23, 2017

For Hepatitis C "I'm on the 17th day of taking Harvoni. I have stage 4 cirrhosis and have had Hep C for 17 years that I know of. I take the pill at night before bed, the same time every night. I drink 80 oz of water a day. I am 70 years old. After 13 days, I had my blood tested and Hep C is undetectable! A miracle! I have had no side effects. Will be taking it for 12 weeks total. I am thrilled!"

• Sha...
• August 28, 2016

For Hepatitis C "I contracted Hep C 1a thirty years ago. I am 53 years old and have stage 4 fibrosis. Started taking Harvoni one month ago and have had various side effects, including headaches, nausea, insomnia, and fatigue. Nothing I can't handle. On the upside, my red palms are fading to white, my spider nevi on my legs and chest are also fading and disappearing. I felt like a different person after 3 days on Harvoni. My brain fog started to clear, and my moods stabilized. I'm not saying that I don't have bad days, I do. The side effects are transitory, so hang in there. I have my first blood work due in two days' time. Hoping to see a significant drop in my viral load and hoping that my liver is recovering somewhat."

• jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2016

For Hepatitis C "Thanks so much for sharing your stories. Glad to hear I am not the only one with sides and appear to be all over the place with most people and alleviate here and there. So there is hope yet. Into my second day and feel ghastly. Threw up today 4 hours after taking the pill. The nausea got me. If this occurs within 5 hours of taking a pill, you are supposed to take another one. Not this chick! Sides kicked in first day. Muscle/joint pain, yuk taste in mouth, no appetite, insomnia, nausea, mild headache, exhaustion, weakness. I've been languishing in bed for 1 and 1/2 days. Am female Australian, 65 years old, 55 kg and 5 feet tall. I believe the smaller you are the harder treatment is or else I am just super sensitive...jilly"

• sob...
• July 14, 2015

For Hepatitis C "I am on my 9th week of Harvoni. I have no side effects at all. My doc said although early trials reported that most cleared the virus in 8 weeks, in the real world, 12 weeks has better results. He said he does not test the viral load until completed for 2 months because either it's gone or it isn't."

• Bil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 14, 2015

For Hepatitis C "I went through 3 treatments with the Pegasys medicines, once with a 3rd drug added - with no success. I was diagnosed in 1997. I had no physical effects for most of that time. The Pegasys (I believe the ribavirin was the hard part) really kicked my rear end, my skin was pale and pasty looking. I began Harvoni March 20. I am now approaching the one-month mark. The only side effect, which is minor, is I have been tired a lot. I had been getting that way about 4 months before I started Harvoni. Since then I have been feeling a bit less energetic. But at the same time, my appetite has improved dramatically. I didn't have much of an appetite before the treatment, now my appetite is back to normal."

• Bye...
• April 29, 2016

For Hepatitis C "I received 3 pints of blood in 1982 when my son was born 10 weeks early. I found out I had 1aC in 1995 with mild cirrhosis, 600,000 VL. Today marked the end of my 4th week of Harv. I had blood work done and find out Tuesday if the virus is gone. I'm on the 12-week treatment and I'm terrified of medicine, but I stay focused on the end result of being rid of this. Take at noon with food on my stomach. Drink lots of water. ALT was 100, now 21. No diarrhea or insomnia. The first 10 days were flu-like, dizziness, stuffy and hoarse, mild headache. I already feel like a new person though. Side effects almost gone. More energy and enthusiasm. Take rest time when needed. Just hold my breath and counting the days. Try to not dwell on it. Thankful for the cure!"

• Beb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2016

For Hepatitis C "I'm 4 weeks into an 8-week course of Harvoni. The only side effect was one night of insomnia, followed by the occasional light headache. Amazingly, my scalp condition, which was very itchy and quite painful at times, began to clear within days. I was told a long time ago it was a side effect of the virus, which is genotype 1A. I'm a 52-year-old male, I go to the gym every other day, and life has resumed as normal. Looking forward to blood results next week. I will be back with information ASAP. Can't express my thanks enough for the help and the people who made it possible."

• Tre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2016

For Hepatitis C "I contracted the hep C virus between Nov 2004 and Nov 2006, possibly using IV drugs. Cleaned myself up Dec 2006, which is when I found out I had the virus. Nine years later, I was blessed enough to get on Harvoni. So far, I haven't had many side effects from the meds, ranging from light headaches and a little weight loss, which is most likely due to not being able to eat. My acid reflux meds make it hard to eat a variety of foods. All very minor. :) I started treatment Dec 10th, 2015, and I finish Feb 3rd, 2016 (three more pills). Then I go in for blood work to check for detection. I'm really hoping to get this monkey off my back so I can live stigma-free. Thank you to my doctor and Gilead for this opportunity. God bless you all."

• hap...
• September 25, 2015

For Hepatitis C "Day 19, just received my first viral count, it is undetectable. Thank you, Lord, for Gilead. I still experience some fatigue and insomnia, but it does not bother me at all. I have about eight and a half more weeks to go, my doctor said I have to finish the treatments. I am truly happy!"

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2016

For Hepatitis C "Type 1a, probably contracted 25 years ago. My liver panel was normal, 0-1 fibrosis with doc saying it was extremely mild at worst, viral count at 500,000 at the beginning of Harvoni. Viral count after two weeks was <20. After four weeks, < twenty. I've had some fatigue and a couple of mild headaches, more in the first week or two. I certainly feel a bit more energized most of the time. Hope this clears, I have 16 days to go on an eight-week treatment."

• Sob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 22, 2017

For Hepatitis C "I am thankful I went on this drug. The only side effects I experienced were feeling tired and weak the first month. After that, I felt so good. Never did I get sick once. I even had more energy than I had before I started this treatment. My treatment lasted for 16 weeks. I hope this will encourage others to get treatment. You will live in peace knowing you are cured of this terrible disease."

• Roc...
• September 19, 2016

For Hepatitis C "Hep C non-detectable after 90-day treatment. For what it's worth, mine was a result of a blood transfusion in S.E. Asia in the early '70s. The V.A. turned a cold shoulder, my help came from the public sector. Decorated and honorable was not enough, some things never change. My service and injuries were still worth the privilege to serve this fine country of ours. My side effects were the norm. Take it for what it's worth, but those were greatly reduced by the use of medical pot. Now that I am cured, I have passed the pipe for the last time. God bless and good luck, sometimes you have to take the bitter with the sweet, it's well worth it."

• coo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2015

For Hepatitis C "Had hep C since the early 70s and cirrhosis for the last 20 yrs. Tried interferon and ribavirin, which had to stop treatments due to side effects that were terrible. Got on the transplant list in Oct of 2014 and received a new liver on 19 Dec 2014. I was really blessed. Hep C was on a mission to destroy the new liver, but after 4 weeks of Harvoni, the virus is undetectable. Another blessing. Am still on treatments for 8 more weeks, but 0 side effects, so no problem."

• WCT...
• June 1, 2016

For Hepatitis C "Was diagnosed with hep C in 2002. Doctor says probably have had it for more than 40 years. Like many, have no idea how the disease was contracted. Have tried two previous treatments of interferon with no success. Started Harvoni 12 weeks ago, was undetectable after 4 weeks. Have suffered some aggravating side effects since my first week: headaches, fatigue, brain fog, and heartburn. Side effects subsided after three weeks but now have returned after 12 weeks. Got 12 more to go, I'll make it through. Not nearly as bad as interferon. Thanks, Gilead, for the good work."

• maz...
• July 25, 2016

For Hepatitis C "Well, I just finished my 11 weeks after 9 weeks, went and got my blood work. It shows it's gone. I went from over 3 million to less than 15. If these numbers hold, it truly is a gift from God. I'm in shock. To say I was not scared, I'd be lying. P.S. If you can take it in the fall, spring, or winter, not the summer. Good luck."

• Tim...
• March 17, 2017

For Hepatitis C "I started Harvoni in September 2016, and as I started the second month of this medication, I ended up in the ER with congestive heart failure. As of this date, March 17, 2017, I am still no better. I was healthy before this medication, had no problems besides Hep C. Wish I would have never taken the medication."

• myn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2015

For Hepatitis C "I have had fatigue, headache, insomnia, and nausea. It is still much better than the interferon and ribavirin meds. My doctor had hoped it would work, and I am now hep C free. His words, the only thing I am trying to do is to keep your liver from having cancer. He prescribed 6 months of Harvoni. My liver is eaten up with cirrhosis and will always have trouble with that. That will never go away, but now I at least have a fighting chance of it not getting any worse."

• Min...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2017

For Hepatitis C "Took my last pill of 8 weeks yesterday. YAAAY! Labs done today. Glad this part of the journey is over. Hoping that I can get back to myself. Though I am grateful, I really wish I would have waited to make a more informal decision about some of the side effects that are not listed. They hit me pretty hard in the last few weeks. As a person who suffered with depression, it really almost wiped me out. I was told that the side effects are minimal, but it varies from person to person. Some of us suffer more than others."

• ill...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2015

For Hepatitis C "Worst experience of my life! I am so sorry I took it! I started out feeling great, more energy, then about 7 weeks in developed cardiac issues, had to wear a heart monitor. Developed dangerously high blood pressure and became bedbound. I am now 10 weeks off of it and am still feeling awful. I feel as though the life in me has been sucked out. I go for my SVR 12 in two weeks, however, the results do not even matter to me. I just want my life back, my health back, this drug was horrible."

• you...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2017

For Hepatitis C "10 weeks and cured of Hep C. Side effects were tiredness, loss of appetite, uncontrollable chills, weight loss, weakness. It's been 5 months after treatment, and now my 25 lb weight loss is permanent. I take oxycodone for the pain in my bones and back. Lost eyesight in one eye. My Hep C is gone, but my health is also gone."

• Tri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2017

For Hepatitis C "I'm 52, female, HIV+, cancer survivor, liver transplant recipient. I was one of the people who studied this medication through clinical trials. I tried all the other treatments, but none of them cleared the Hep C. During the trials, a slightly different combo of this medicine worked within 4 weeks. As my liver was already severely damaged, I developed cirrhosis, then cancer, then I had a transplant. After 3 months, Hep C was detected in the new liver. I was immediately placed on Harvoni. I've cleared within 4 weeks again! I do have side effects. The main one is headache. Then nausea, slight fatigue, and the occasional throw-up session (which lasts only a few minutes, then I'm fine). I do get a dizzy feeling, but it is not a problem at all."

• Par...
• February 27, 2017

For Hepatitis C "The first week I took this med, it kicked my butt. My symptoms were fatigue, nausea, headache, and insomnia. I then started to drink a lot of water, and I was feeling so much better (fatigue here and there), but nothing you can't handle. Totally worth it!! Drink lots of water to stay hydrated!!!"