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Hepatitis C Treatment

Hepatitis C virus leads to liver cirrhosis or cancer in people with hepatitis C infection. The world health organization (WHO) does not recommend the need for treatment in patients with first-time hepatitis C infection. However, chronic cases need to be treated with pan-genotypic direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for a period of 12 to 24 weeks. These antivirals were so expensive in the previous years, making it difficult to buy and use among low-income people. But in recent times, they have become cost-effective.

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My cousin is suffering from hepatitis C. Will Mavyret help?

Query: Hello doctor, One of my cousin is suffering from hepatitis C infection. And the doctor has given him Mavyret tablet. He is very young and concerned about the chances of contacting the infection and the prognosis. Kindly suggest if this medication can cure the infection. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. 1) Hepatitis C is a virus that spreads with blood or blood-containing products or sexual interaction, common causes are dental procedures, blood transfusion, trauma leading to stitches, tattoos, sharing razor blades, etc. 2) Tablet Mavyre...  Read Full »

I want to know about Mavyret tablet for hepatitis C. Please suggest

Query: Hello,I have been diagnosed with hepatitis C, and my doctor suggested Mavyret as a treatment option. I am curious to know about how Mavyret works and what potential side effects I should be aware of. Additionally, what is the general duration of the treatment, and are there any lifestyle changes I s...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. 1. Mavyret (Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir) is one of the best treatment options available for hepatitis C at the moment. The duration of treatment is usually three months. 2. In advanced liver disease, we sometimes con...  Read Full »

My uncle has a few side effects with hepatitis C medication. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, My uncle aged 58 years has been recently diagnosed with hepatitis C infection and is really depressed. However, he has been taking the tablet Mavyret 140 mg as suggested by his doctor. Instead of finding relief, he is facing sudden abdominal pain, along with vomiting and occasional dia...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you on board at icliniq. Regarding hepatitis C, state-of-the-art medicines are available for its treatment, which are very well tolerated and have fewer side effects. The drug that you have mentioned, that is, Glecaprevir and Pibrentasv...  Read Full »

Does intake of Hepcivir L cause any cardiac side effects?

Query: Hi doctor, Is tablet Hepcivir L effective for HCV positive patient? Is that safe for a heart patient?  Read Full »


Dr. Bharat Patodiya

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cardiac side effect chance is not significant. Drug trial fails to mention the potential cardiac side effects associated with this medication (Hepcivir L - a combination of Sofosbuvir and Ledipasvir). It means any cardiac side effect is likely to be less than 1% and cann...  Read Full »

Can I stop my hepatitis C treatment after 8 weeks?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 40 years old. I was diagnosed with hepatitis C 16 years before while donating blood. No allopathy treatment was taken till last month. My liver function tests are monitored regularly. Most of the time, the result will be elevated SGOT and SGPT of 200 and 300, respectively. But, it d...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. I would highly recommend continuing the medicine for 12 weeks at least. You are fortunate that your viral load is undetectable just with these medicines. Most people with hepatitis C require six to 12 months with Interferon treatment. So, le...  Read Full »

I was diagnosed with hepatitis C with genotypes 1b and 2 last year. Should I continue my treatment?

Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with hepatitis C last year but did not continue my treatment due to a financial crisis. However, when I did a viral load test last year, I was diagnosed with genotypes 1b and 2. Should I take treatment?  Read Full »


Dr. Mohammad Rajja

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you should get treated as it is a severe condition. DAA (direct-acting antiviral) tablets are the safest and most effective medicines for treating hepatitis C. They are highly effective at clearing the infection in more than 90 % of people, with 95 % cure rates. The ...  Read Full »

How long will it take to cure my mother, who is suffering from Hepatitis C?

Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 59 years old, with type 2 diabetes for the past 15 years. She is taking medications for diabetes, blood pressure and multivitamin Centrum Her diabetes and BP are under control. Before four months, she had severe vomiting, fever and body pain. We approached a hospital and did ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and investigations (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your mother is having hepatitis C, which if untreated can lead to liver failure and the treatment success rate is 95 to 99 %. The status of liver disease can be assessed by t...  Read Full »

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