Epclusa and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Ala...
• October 30, 2022

For Hepatitis C "I'm on day 6 of starting Epclusa. On day 3, dizziness was so severe I almost had to crawl to the bathroom, went back to sleep, and 3 hours later still couldn't get my head to stop spinning to walk. But when I got up later, the spinning was gone. Seem to always have a slight headache and nausea in the background. Short of breath and cloudy vision really bad. Day 4 and 5, extreme fatigue. Hope it all gets better."

• Lis...
• December 23, 2020

For Hepatitis C "I’m 29, have had Hep C for 10 years. My GI prescribed 12 weeks of Epclusa. I have 4 weeks left. I’ve lost almost 20 lbs. I’m 5’7 and about 128 lbs now, but have stopped dropping weight for the most part. The first 4 weeks I couldn’t work. To do anything was a struggle, headaches come and go. My sleep has been off, bouts of anger, depression, and mood swings have been intense. I don't know why the doctor didn’t say anything about emotional symptoms because they are real and have been present since day one. I’m starting to get my energy back. I messed up and overworked myself for 3 days and ended up throwing up my Epclusa tablet. I’ve only thrown one up and wasn’t able to replace it, but the doctor and pharmacist said it was nothing to worry about. I’ve used green to help with the nausea and other side effects. I’m not suggesting this to anyone, but I couldn’t have done it without it."

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2021

For Hepatitis C "I have been on Epclusa for 1 week now. I don't know how long I've had hep C, but in a week I can already tell my brain doesn't feel so clouded. I'm having headaches, but nothing besides those few side effects. I hope that's all I have, other than that, I overall feel better already."

• Jam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2022

For Hepatitis C "I am on my 10th week, I should have been done 2 weeks ago. At first, I was doing good, taking it every day on time. I should have been eating better when taking this medication: fruits, veggies, white meat, fish, lots of water - which I do not drink. I have headaches in my temple. On the right side, my ears ring, my vision is a little blurry, my neck hurts, my arms feel heavy. I am super calm but irritated and depressed. I keep starting to think that something is medically wrong with me. I am stumbling on my words, I get jerks when relaxed. I talked a lot before and haven't been communicating so much. I am quiet and seem to be in deep thought. I haven't been thirsty, but my mouth is dry, I get a bad taste in my mouth. My skin is clearing up 100%, I'm impressed. At bedtime, I seem to get in bed and lay still and quiet, I fall asleep fast and wake up about twice. I'm not peeing so much due to the non-intake of liquids. I am an addict and have slowed way down on my use, as well as the Coca-Cola, and to top it off, I have not had any blood tests done yet."

• Epc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2023

For Hepatitis C "I just started this medication on Saturday, January 14, 2023. I’ve had headaches, but I also had them before I started taking the medicine. I did forget my meds this morning, I think, so I took one. I have throat and stomach issues, so I’m hoping that I will be able to get through this!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2019

For Hepatitis C "Last dose 7/23/19. Side effects: most major, extreme hair loss, then fatigue, headaches, anxiety, and depression. Hair fall slowing. I hope it grows back."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2018

For Hepatitis C "I never suffered any side effects other than a headache now and then."

• Tan...
• October 18, 2019

For Hepatitis C "7 days of taking medication, very, very tired, mild headache, aches. I feel better after reading everybody's comments. After a short nap, I feel better. Thinking about taking a pill at nap time."

• Roc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2020

For Hepatitis C "Experienced some headaches and fatigue."