Sofosbuvir User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Lou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2014

For Hepatitis C "I'm on my 5th week now, my viral load, according to my doctors at the VA Hospital, is 0. But I have had several side effects: Sofosbuvir/Ribavirin, extreme rashes (every day), weakness, tiredness, and my hemoglobin is low (below 10). BUT, all in all, if it goes away, then it's worth any side effect. I've been on interferon twice, my viral load was at 0 last time and the Hep-C came back!"

• Pea...
• May 16, 2018

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I took Sovaldi and Ribavirin in the beginning of 2014 for hepatitis C. I was a genotype 2, which I was told was very fortunate because it responded very well. I had no problems whatsoever for three months, no different than if I was just taking an aspirin. The worst part for me was before I got diagnosed. I was seeing doctors for 20 years trying to tell them I was extremely tired and something was wrong with me. After all this time, they told me I needed to see a psychiatrist. I said fine, I’ll go see a psychiatrist. So I went to the psychiatrist, and the psychiatrist said, 'The reason you’re so tired is because you’re depressed. I’m going to give you a medication, but first we need to do a liver study because it affects your liver.' The doctor calls me up and says, 'Sorry to tell you this, but you have hepatitis C, and that is the reason for your fatigue.' Finally, the answer to what was wrong with me. Now I can fix it."

• aOx...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2017

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "Just finished a 24-week Sovaldi/Daklinza combo, HCV-RNA not measurable after 4 weeks already. Zero side effects. Genotype 3a. I've been on interferon/ribavirin before, and damn...I haven't even noticed this new cycle by comparison. Interferon/ribavirin was HELL. Oh, and by the way, it was useless too. Thank God for these new (too much expensive) drugs."

• phi...
• March 28, 2017

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "My first treatment was with Incivek, and it almost killed me. Massive weight loss and a blood transfusion. Two years later, went on Sovaldi, no measurable side effects, a pleasant experience, and not positive in four years."

• Jo1...
• December 12, 2016

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I received this treatment, and as far as I could tell, there were no side effects except for fatigue and some pain. I am not sure if it was really any worse than usual because I have chronic pain anyhow. It did get rid of the Hep C, though, so it did what it was meant to do."

• Cra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2016

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "12 weeks on Sovaldi and Daklinza. After 7 weeks, HCV not detectable in blood. Mild joint pain and stomach problems. Was hard to get approved and cost insurance $147,500, but I only pay $5 a month."

• Don...
• August 22, 2016

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I had hepatitis C type 3A. I received Sovaldi and ribavirin for 24 weeks. The side effects were mild, if any at all. I am thankful to have received treatment. After 4 weeks, the virus was undetectable. It's been almost two years since I finished treatment. I had a blood test just recently, and I was hepatitis free, undetectable. I recommend the treatment to anyone who has hepatitis C, it's well worth it."

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2016

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I have had hep C for at least 25 years, would not take the old treatment. Now I'm taking Sovaldi/Daklinza. My genotype is 2A and 2C - my viral load was 28 million when I started meds. After 4 weeks, viral load was undetected. Just finished my 6th week today. I'm going through the County Hospital in Dallas, TX. Had no problems getting my meds as Medicare just approved them. So keep trying to find help. I have had very few side effects: mild headache for ten minutes, not even enough to take a Tylenol the first few days. I did itch at the start, took allergy med a few days, and every so often. I feel better taking the hep C meds, my brain fog is better, and I sleep like a baby! I take my meds at 7 pm on time every night and have to go to bed by 9 pm."

• kla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2016

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I have had Hep since ~1980 - never knew about Hep-C till around the late 1990s when they first could diagnose. I was diagnosed with Hep-C genotype 2 in August 2015 and began a 16-week regime of Sovaldi-Ribavirin after appeal/approval by my insurance in ~Nov. 2015. I have a small (1.4 CM) spot of cancer on my liver, which was just treated this week (Jan. 2016). I have very little fibrosis, and my MELD is 7.5. As of Dec. 2015, my HepC is undetectable - with a duplicate test this last week (Jan 2016). I am about halfway through the third 28-day supply of my 16-week regime - thus I have about another 6 weeks to go. I have had little to no side effects, and I feel blessed to have had this treatment. I think it will add quality years to my life."

• Amd...
• January 14, 2016

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I have Hep C genotype 2 and was prescribed Sovaldi and rib; Sovaldi once a day, rib 3 in the morning, then 3 at night. Four weeks into treatment, my viral load is undetected!!! The nurse advised that even though this is the best possible outcome, to keep up the meds for the remaining 2 months, I think, gladly!"

• Tro...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 26, 2015

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I took the Sovaldi Ribavirin combo when it came out in 2014. I had genotype 3 of Hep C (habitual IV drug user), which has a much lower success rate than gens 1 & 2 (@ 25% lower!), so I prepared to be disappointed. But I dosed at the same time every day, did not miss a single one, and followed my doc's instructions to the letter. I pre-planned my Tx thoroughly because I have a history of very bad luck with my physical health. But in 4 weeks, I was undetectable! And felt like total crap and had hallucinations in the first month, I think that is rare, but still not fun at all! Once I acclimated to the meds, it subsided, but I still felt awful overall for the whole 6 months. I have been done with Tx for over a year and still undetectable - so it works!"

• bra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 24, 2015

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I'm not completely finished with treatment, but regardless of mild side effects, I'm completely grateful for this medication."

• mha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2015

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I had Hep C for something like 45 years before it was found in my bloodstream. I have diabetes and went in for a normal kidney test. However, when the doctor started poking around just like the old-fashioned doctors used to do, she realized that my liver and spleen were very enlarged. She proceeded to take a blood test, and bingo, she caught my Hep after all those years. A biopsy also determined that I had compensated cirrhosis, which the doctor explained to me was the very beginning stages of cirrhosis, thankfully!! But in May 2014, I started the 12-week Sovaldi Olysio treatment plan, the first time I had any treatment at all. In 4 weeks, I was undetectable, and at my request, I was tested last month, 18 months still undetectable! No side effects!"

• Tom...
• September 10, 2015

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "After 8 weeks, virus free!! No discomforts. Typ 1."

• Wil...
• July 22, 2015

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I have four days left of treatment, which has been for six months. The side effects have been mental for me. Anxiety, depression, insomnia, mood swings, irritability, and rage all come and go randomly. The virus was undetected at four weeks, and this is my first treatment. I won't know until three months post-treatment if the virus will stay gone, but it's gone right now. I am genotype 3A."

• Jer...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2015

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I've read a lot of forums about the Sovaldi treatment, but my experience after my 3rd week went south: difficult moving, loss of strength, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, no appetite, different muscle pains, back and side aches. At first, I said this is a cakewalk compared to the interferon. But I'm still thankful and had a clear test, one more month to go, and I'm very grateful!"

• man...
• June 11, 2015

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "My mother has liver cirrhosis and had no option but a liver transplant. After taking Sovaldi for just 24 days, the virus is in the undetectable range. Million thanks to Gilead and Sofia Michel, its innovator."

• jmb...
• June 10, 2015

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "After 30 days of taking meds, the hep C is not showing up in my blood. I would recommend it to anyone."

• Lad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2015

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "After 4 weeks on Sovaldi and Ribavirin, my viral load is '0', not detected! I'm due for my 8-week test and hope that it will reveal the same, and maybe only have to be on it for 12 weeks. No side effects whatsoever, in fact, I feel great!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2015

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I took Sovaldi with Ribavirin. I have to say this combination is fantastic! I took the meds for three months, and I didn't experience any side effects aside from a little drowsiness. Most of it is mental. I took the pills as directed and just acted as if they were vitamins. My hep C was undetectable after just one month, and my blood tests still remain that way. I am blessed to have found this medicine. I would recommend to anyone who wants to take this medication to do so. Absolutely no reason not to! Good luck!"

• Gal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2015

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "In 2001, had a liver transplant. Still had Hep C. Received Sovaldi in a Gilead program only for Hep C with transplant patients. Free. Cured. 8 months out. No side effects worth mentioning. Didn't miss a beat. Caught from transfusions, 1981. Discovered 1995, transplant 2001, cured 2014."

• bro...
• August 31, 2014

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I had Hep C genotype 2, and I am on week 9 of the 12-week treatment, and my labs came back last week, and the hepatitis virus was not detected. The treatment is working! I tested negative for Hep C! Wahoooooo! I repeat, the virus was not detected in my blood work. I'm taking Sovaldi and ribavirin, and the side effects for me were manageable... headaches, fatigue, and that vague, flu-like ache in the joints, but I am able to work 40 hours a week, and I gladly suffer the mild to medium side effects because I'm cured. I'm cured. The worst part about all this is my insurance only covers 80% of my extensive blood work/labs, so I'm on the hook for around $1000 so far, but I only pay $15 for doctors per visit, and $15 a month for meds."

• Ble...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 31, 2014

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I am a 52-year-old female. After giving birth to my first son in 1982, I required blood due to complications from my son's birth, I was 21 years old. Last year, around October 2013, I went for a colonoscopy because I had been feeling very tired and just a generalized sick feeling to the point of feeling like I was dying. I have been taking Enbrel for RA since 2002, and with all the side effects and warnings, I was convinced I most probably had some form of cancer. I found out I had been infected with the Hep C virus when I received the blood transfusions in '82, and although I have a liver panel blood workup every three months since starting Enbrel, my liver panels all came back normal. I started Olysio and Sovaldi, cleared the virus in 27 days."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 3, 2014

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I am 10 weeks into the 12-week treatment with interferon, ribavirin, and Sovaldi. This is my second time around on treatment. My first was with interferon, ribavirin, and Victrelis. I relapsed the first time and was very, very ill during the entire 7 months. This treatment with Sovaldi is a cakewalk. The side effects are so minimal compared to last time. I am ill, weak, have insomnia, bone pain, and fever, but I can do this for 12 weeks if it means a cure. I am so thankful for Sovaldi. I was very hesitant to start treatment again, but I am so glad I did. My insurance covered some, and Sovaldi covered the difference up to $5 per month. Thank you."

• Lar...
• May 23, 2014

Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C "I've been on Sovaldi, Interferon, and Ribavirin treatment for 5 weeks. My doctor says my viral load is ZERO! I still need to take it for 7 more weeks, but I am EXTREMELY happy! Yes, I am wiped out, I can't work, but the reward is HUGE!"