Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir and Brain Fog: What Users Say

• Pab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2015

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I started Harvoni on 2/23/15. I'm on my 6th week. The side effects are headaches, brain fog, body ache, and tiredness. My first lab results I received on 4/1/15, my doctor read the report to me, and it showed no detection of Hep C. I was so excited, I hugged my doctor. I had Hep C for 30 years. I've tried other treatments, and they failed. When I started Harvoni on 2/23/15, my Hep C levels were over ten million. I have 6 more weeks left to go with treatment. I'm getting through this by pushing myself and being active, it's very hard, but you have to push. That's how I'm overcoming the side effects. Thank you, Gilead, for making this drug possible and effective for a cure for Hep C."

• luc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2016

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I got Hep C from a blood transfusion in the '70s and really didn't have any problems until last fall when my liver functions went crazy. The doctor suggested Harvoni, but it was impossible for me financially. The doctor was able to get me assistance, and I began treatment on 10/14/15. The first few weeks were difficult, I experienced confusion, upset stomach, fatigue, and mild headaches. After 3 weeks or so, the side effects eased up, especially the brain fog, and I discovered eating something sweet helped a lot with the stomach problems. The side effects for the rest of the time, on a scale of 1 to 10, I would describe it as a 3 or 4 and would do it again if I had to. Today (1/14/16), I got the results, it is undetectable! What a relief!"

• Lou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2016

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I am on day 12 of taking Harvoni. I have had hep C 1b for over 30 years. I never knew my real self. At days 1-3, I felt tired, fatigued, irritable, had headaches, and brain fog. Felt the same as I always had. Started noticing changes on day 4: increased energy, could see the whites of my eyes instead of a murky brown-yellow, skin looking better. Relapsed on day 7, started to feel tired, had to sleep after eating lunch, no energy. Days 8-13, feel amazing, no joint pains, feel 10 years younger, brain active, eyes alert, glassy, yellowing almost gone. Palms of my hands were always bright red right up to my fingertips, seeing patches of white through the redness, redness starting to fade a little each day. Thank you, God, and the minds behind Harvoni."

• WCT...
• June 1, 2016

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir 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."

• Au_...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2016

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I only just picked up the prescription today and just wanted to say that I was feeling nervous about side effects, but after reading quite a few of your stories, I am now feeling very positive. My specialist is in the Gastroenterology Dept. at the hospital, and the hospital pharmacy supplied them, no cost whatsoever. It's a 12-week course. I thought this tiredness, lack of energy, lack of concentration, and the feeling of a foggy brain were from depression, now after reading your stories, I realize it's from the Hep C. I am so happy to read that all those symptoms disappear while taking Harvoni and that people are now cured. Looking forward to reading more positive stories and watching mine and others' progress."

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

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir 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!"

• Nod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2017

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I'm 16 doses into a 12-week regimen. I take the drug at 5 pm, I eat about 4 hours before. If I don't, extreme stomach cramps and diarrhea, this will last for about 2 hours. Soreness in legs, armpits, and arms, foggy, and fatigue easily. I will get my first blood work results on Monday. Sleepy in about 2 hours after I take it, and I have insomnia. I do not have a great appetite anymore. I'm 65 years old and retired. I don't work, so I have the luxury of taking it easy. I don't know how I got it. It's been ticking in me for about 20 years that I know of. I will let you know about my blood work. Good luck everyone and hang in there because it does work."

• Pro...
• June 10, 2016

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "Okay, so today is day 2 of Harvoni. I'm working 3 part-time jobs. So far, just a few spots of speediness, a little lack of appetite, stomach bloated, and some brain fog. I'm hoping that's all it's going to be. I'm hanging in there and will keep you posted. I'm 50 years old. I've had it for over 20 years, and my viral load is 2 million. This is my first treatment ever, but I'm hoping I'm one of the hundred percenters."

• Hep...
• December 23, 2016

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I am on day 61 of Harvoni. I was originally to do only 8 weeks, but my blood work at 4 and 6 weeks showed a tiny bit of virus still present."

• Rid...
• May 5, 2016

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "Started Harvoni 6 days ago, so far, no side effects, or maybe a little concentration problem at times (brain fog). Not sure if that's part of it or just because I'm an old fart, LOL. 3 weeks in, and the only side effects are a headache and feeling flushed at times. I go in next week for the 4th tests, I'm praying there is improvement."

• Sci...
• September 20, 2016

For Hepatitis C "So far, it is getting better 3 weeks in on a 12-week treatment. Tired after taking meds, but feel a lot better in the daytime. I hate taking meds, but didn't have a problem in my partying days to try whatever!!! Very stupid back then. I am grateful for this drug and pray it works and I will continue to feel better. Brain fog is better. Good luck, all."

• fly...
• April 19, 2016

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "Started Harvoni 6 days ago, so far, no side effects, or maybe a little concentration problem at times (brain fog). Not sure if that's part of it or just because I'm an old fart. LOL."