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Does Mavyret make your hair fall out?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on June 3, 2022.

Official answer

by Drugs.com

Mavyret should not make your hair fall out and hair loss is not a known side effect of Mavyret and was not a reported in clinical trials of Mavyret. Medication blog sites about Mavyret also do not mention hair loss as a side effect.

Hair falling out or hair loss can be a symptom of hepatitis C or some other drugs that are used for hepatitis C such as interferon. Interferon can make hair brittle, dull, and change its texture (such as from straight to curly) or thickness.

References
  • Mavyret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir). Updated 06/2021. AbbVie Inc. https://www.drugs.com/pro/mavyret.html
  • Pierce J. Hair Loss and Hepatitis C: A Lesser-Known Symptom Hepatitis C.net. https://hepatitisc.net/living/symptoms-hair-loss

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