Harvoni and Dizziness: What Users Say

• gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2016

For Hepatitis C "Today is the sixth day of taking Harvoni. I have had Hep C for over 30 years, I am sure from my wild days and sharing needles. I feel like something must be wrong with me. I am reading all of the other reviews, and everyone is reporting no or little side effects. I have been on this for six days, the first few days were a breeze, but the last few... I am experiencing diarrhea, nausea, I am so fatigued, I can barely get out of bed. I am weak and dizzy. None of these will make me quit taking the medicine, but I wonder how I will be able to do this for 12 weeks. I really don't have a choice, my numbers jumped from 4,000,000 to 10,000,000 and I have cirrhosis. I hope I get to the part where I feel better and more energetic than before soon!"

• joe...
• March 12, 2016

For Hepatitis C "Just completed 12 weeks of Harvoni two days ago. Had many side effects while on it, sudden sky-high blood pressure which I never had before. Dizziness, vertigo, severe insomnia. However, now that I have completed the medicine, I feel incredible. Like I've been born again. Overall, I would say if you can get through the side effects and stress of dealing with insurance, then go for it. I will have to see in 3 months if they killed the hep C completely, but in the meantime, I am going to enjoy every healthy, beautiful new day."

• joe...
• March 12, 2016

For Hepatitis C "Just completed 12 weeks of Harvoni two days ago. Had many side effects while on it, sudden sky-high blood pressure which I never had before. Dizziness, vertigo, severe insomnia. However, now that I have completed the medicine, I feel incredible. Like I've been born again. Overall, I would say if you can get through the side effects and stress of dealing with insurance, then go for it. I will have to see in 3 months if they killed the hep C completely, but in the meantime, I am going to enjoy every healthy, beautiful new day."

• tat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2017

For Hepatitis C "It's 10 months post-Harvoni. Trust me when I say I felt better when I had Hep C, like 100% better taking my supplements, minerals, vitamins, herbs, spices. Never once in 15 years did my viral load reach over 40,000. I felt fine, to be honest. Yes, I said 40,000, nothing really for Gen type 1a. Now, 10 months post-Harvoni, it's over-the-top anxiety, really bad eyesight, itching 24/7, depression, vertigo, dizziness, head fog is constant, as is insomnia. I feel like I'm going nuts. There are plenty of sites on the net with folk in the same situation as me, if not worse. People are getting sick taking this toxic stuff."

• tat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2017

For Hepatitis C "It's 10 months post-Harvoni. Trust me when I say I felt better when I had Hep C, like 100% better taking my supplements, minerals, vitamins, herbs, spices. Never once in 15 years did my viral load reach over 40,000. I felt fine, to be honest. Yes, I said 40,000, nothing really for Gen type 1a. Now, 10 months post-Harvoni, it's over-the-top anxiety, really bad eyesight, itching 24/7, depression, vertigo, dizziness, head fog is constant, as is insomnia. I feel like I'm going nuts. There are plenty of sites on the net with folk in the same situation as me, if not worse. People are getting sick taking this toxic stuff."

• jim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2016

For Hepatitis C "I'm starting my 3rd week of Harvoni. I don't know when I got hep C, I am 50 years old. Ok, the first week everything went smooth till about the 6th day, then I started getting headaches and dizziness. Then my anger and my temper have been going off the charts, but I will trade that any day to get this virus out of me. For 8 years, it's been a nightmare, it's gotten so bad I could not walk to the mailbox without being tired, so as I said, I will be so glad to get rid of hep C."

• 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!"

• 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."

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2016

For Hepatitis C "I'm 56 and have had hep C genotype 1A for about 30 years now. Biopsies (2) were both mild, never treated until now. Started Harvoni today. A little dizzy ... kinda feel loopy, but otherwise no other side effects. Time will tell! Feeling pretty excited about this drug for sure... read all of the reviews here and that's why I am submitting mine, so others can be inspired as well... will update as labs come back and if any problems arise :) Cheers!"

• Too...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2019

For Hepatitis C "I took my first pill today. I was happy when it arrived to start treatment. Although I have been reading material, independent studies, and message boards, I became scared. Having led a healthy lifestyle, I had no idea about Hep C. I have nausea so badly I couldn’t move, dehydrated from diarrhea and vomiting. Every muscle hurts, I can’t get comfortable, I'm dizzy and feel like I’m in a fog, crazy headache. I know my body, this med is too strong and hasn’t been out long enough to determine what or if the long-term effects are. My day was awful, and I couldn’t go to my doctor's appointment today, and this is day one! I know when I call tomorrow they will ask me to switch to nighttime, but I can’t take this for another day. This drug was pushed out and jammed down people's throats too soon. I was told nothing would affect me like that because of my low count and healthy lifestyle!"

• wom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2016

For Hepatitis C "I have just done 8 weeks, and I'm on a 24-week course. I'm 54. My enzymes have come down to 51 and the other 19. I'm having monthly bloods done, and my liver function is normal now. I had slight pain under my ribs probably 8 times over a 3-week period, but it has gone now, maybe my liver adapting to the change. Mild headaches, dizzy. I was on interferon and ribavirin, but relapsed. I'm hoping this works."

• ins...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2019

For Hepatitis C "I am very sensitive to medications. However, I needed to take Harvoni because I didn't want Hep C anymore. One side effect was the first few days. I was tired and dizzy. After that, I struggled with stomach upset. I have acid reflux, and I couldn't use any heartburn medication at all. Harvoni works with stomach acid. I took my pills every day at the same time. I was only late once in the whole 12 weeks. The end result was no more Hep C. I did gain weight afterward. I am guessing because I am not sick anymore. I was around people in public and my children. I never got sick from being around others."

• Tra...
• March 16, 2016

For Hepatitis C "I had genotype 1A, probably been at least 40 years with Hep C. My liver has been stable, but the doctor wanted to begin treatment. I was really hesitant but assured that it was min to no side effects. Wow, did I go for a ride though hell and back. I had severe high blood pressure, I am on blood pressure medication, and it was 188/118. I was seeing spots, vertigo, I felt like I was ready for a stroke. The worst part was the aggression/sadness, I became deeply depressed. Very depressed, so depressed I lost me. It was just awful. The medication is so strong, it just runs through everything. If you have high blood pressure or are on medication, check them before treatment. I am glad I am off. Vertigo and constant headache. Awful stuff."

• Vel...
• December 6, 2015

For Hepatitis C "Started Dec 5th, 2015. One pill once a day for 12 weeks. I seem to have dizziness while getting up or down."

• LP2...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2015

For Hepatitis C "I'm 20 years old. Today is the fourth day of my treatment. I easily felt tired, slight headache, and even dizzy from these days. Hope those side effects could be reduced soon."