Epclusa and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• 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."

• ret...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2024

For Hepatitis C "I'm on week 7 of Epclusa. I started after I was hospitalized for liver failure in June 2024. At week 6, my tests came back as nonreactive. I am cured! I need to finish the 12-week course. I have had severe fatigue, loss of appetite, and nausea every day of treatment, but it's so worth it. I am a retired nurse and got Hepatitis C working in the hospital. I am so grateful. Better living through chemistry! Lol."

• Hep...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2024

For Hepatitis C "I have been experiencing fatigue, nausea, exhaustion, but unable to sleep, extreme appetite loss to the point that I don't eat for days, and my stomach shrinks. Have issues defecating. I can't wait to week 12, I'm currently only on week 4. It has been debilitating that I can't work and am fighting disability, so I have no income, unable to pay rent, food, buy any clothing, and am gaining a lot of weight."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2022

For Hepatitis C "Well, I was diagnosed with Hep C and prescribed Epclusa. I am now 10 weeks into my treatment, and I feel absolutely fantastic. My energy level is back, I now get out of bed at 8 o'clock most days. The side effects for me were mostly a lack of energy that lasted for a couple of weeks and a bit of nausea, both were easy to get through, and now I feel like a new person. I would recommend this treatment to everyone who gets the offer. I am now 8 months clean from IV meth and heroin, and this medication has been great for me. To anyone starting treatment, good luck, you can do it."

• Mis...
• December 16, 2017

For Hepatitis C "I'm 38, nearly 39 years old, and was diagnosed with hep C in 2011 from IV drug use. I've been on Epclusa for 3 days with nausea and diarrhea. Did anyone have diarrhea throughout the entire treatment?"