Harvoni Treatment Finish 8 Weeks

11 Topics Found

Hi. I am on a 8 week Harvoni treatment with 10 days left until i finish the 8 weeks. After the first 28 days my virus was undetectable. My doctor told me that after i finish the last bottle if the virus does not return within 3 months then i am cured. I am wondering if any medications will effect it returning within the three months. I would like to start my testosterone after i am done with my 8 weeks of treatment if it will not interfere. Anyone have any knowledge on this? i have not found anything that will suggest it will effect it. ## Hello, Ian1! How are you? The best thing to do would be to check with your doctor. I've search, but not found any available information. However, I think a cure is a cure, so using something else afterwards, that is medically necessary, shouldn...

4 REPLIES Filed under Testosterone

I have cirrosis and hep c. My doctor has put me on a 12 week course of Harvoni. I finish my treatment in 3 days and then am off for my blood test. The results of my first blood test show significant improvement. I read a lot of other people's experiences who have been on this treatment. A lot I've read say after there 1st blood test (4 weeks on treatment ) that they have already been cured. I'm feeling quite down that my results don't show this for me. While deciding my treatment, my doctor kept changing his mind of the length of time to be on treatment (12 weeks or 24 weeks).he decided on 12 weeks in the end. He's accidentally given me 1 extra repeat. My 12 weeks is up in a few days and I'm thinking of getting it, so I'll be on it for 16 weeks and not tell h...

11 REPLIES Filed under Harvoni

I did 12 weeks of Harvoni and cleared the virus, finished treatment June 7th 2015. During treatment had some edema of feet and legs, it went away. Now 2 months later having edema of hands every morning upon waking. Anyone else reporting these symptoms ? Severe joint pain also. ## Hello, Kittykat! How are you feeling? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. However, you aren't the first person to have reported such a thing. It is unusual for a medication to keep causing side effects so long after finishing treatment, though, so it hasn't actually been definitively tied together, yet. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, headache and weakness. Have you consulted your doctor? It would be best to...

2 REPLIES Filed under Harvoni

I am going crazy. I have never felt right on this. I was 24 weeks on Harvoni, and had been bedridden since then due to my liver, back issues, pain, headaches, chest discomfort, unable to swallow, see clearly, and have nausea constantly. ## Those can be typical side effects of this medication according to the FDA. You may also experience dizziness and stomach pain. Have you finished your course of treatment, yet? Are you on any other medications? ## Harvoni has also caused my immune system to go completely insane. I was healthier when I had hep c. Also, just because some people have good results from this drug (no side effects for instance) it is very bad logic to assume this to be true for all takers of the drug. More importantly, it does not mean it is a SAFE drug for all. I warn anyon...

3 REPLIES Filed under Harvoni

I am tiered my legs are numb, and hurts to touch. My back lower right under arm pit r side all down to my back and hip to right leg. My ast and alt are the same as 5 Years ago. I run out of breathe and feel back pain and leggs unbearable nausea faint.thank you ## Hello, Leonor! How are you? Those are typical symptoms reported by those that have taken this medication and stopped it, when finishing their course of treatment. The FDA also lists them as being typical side effects and withdrawal effects. Things should improve in a few weeks, once your body adjusts. Are you on any other medications? ## Thank you, my hair is falling out as well and I my legs if I touch them hurt.

2 REPLIES Filed under Nausea & Vomiting

Im halfway through a 12 week course and am exhausted for no reason.... I have only been sick twice from the drug but other than that a dull headache with sort of fogginess and extreme tiredness is really the only side effects for me... slightly upset in the stomach but I was before I started.... I was just reading that others felt tired too, well I hope it goes away soon... I thought I was just getting fat and lazy... hehe ## Everything you've listed can be normal side effects of this medication, according to the U.S. FDA. You may also experience stomach pain and diarrhea. They should go away, once you finish your course of treatment, but many people have reported that it sometimes takes a few months. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I started taking Harvoni 2 weeks ago. I...

2 REPLIES Filed under Harvoni

I finished 8 weeks of Harvoni on April 8 and labs said HCV is undetected. My question is has anyone heard of "post-Harvoni reduced immunity" I came down with a bad case of the flu and doc thinks Harvoni may have caused reduced immunity. Any insights? ## Hi Sam, I have yet to come across any specific details on post-Harvoni immunity. However, in order to reach an accurate conclusion one must also take into consideration some other things that can impact one's level of immune function, such as: environmental factors, diet, mental/emotional health, etc, during and after the time frame of treatment. Not sure if Harvoni is available in inj. form like similar medications are, but just as a side note - there was a study done by Rockefeller University, suggesting that the act of adm...

30 REPLIES Filed under Harvoni

One pill a day, no side effects gone after 4 weeks. Insurance and a foundation paid for it all. Now I am working on healing my liver. I feel blessed. ## Alright Jane!!!! I am so happy for you! That's awesome!!! You didn't experience any side effects, at all? The FDA states that some people experience nausea, dizziness, headache and fatigue, even for awhile after finishing their course of treatment. It's amazing that you had no issues with it. ## No none at all. Some people without the disease that are my age have some of those symptoms and they are related to age. Wish you the best stay positive and take the pill the same time each day it helps.

2 REPLIES Filed under Harvoni

Hi my wife has just started harvoni - about 9 days or so now - and she is getting swelling in left leg and also feels like there is pressure in her head. Anyone else have anything similar? Thanks ## Hello, Chris! How is your wife doing? Has there been any change? It has been known to cause headaches, according to the FDA, but the edema is unusual. Other typical side effects may include nausea, diarrhea and insomnia. Is the only medication that she is on? She should likely have this checked out by her doctor. ## Hello. I took Harvoni for 12 weeks, 6 months ago. I had the weird pressure in my head also. It continued on and off thru treatment. It was a pressureb headache. It went away soon as I finished the meds. I also have swelling in both my feet and ankles. Its related to me being a 55...

59 REPLIES Filed under Harvoni

Curious, I've started my 5th week of treatment and am wondering if anyone has experienced similar side effects as me: Confusion, depression, crazy acid reflux, and mood swings...3 weeks left to go. ## Hello, Joe! How are you? Yes, those can be typical side effects of this medication, along with headache, nausea and dry mouth, as reported by the U.S. FDA. However, such side effects are usually transient and should go away, within a week or two of finishing our course of treatment. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi Joe I would finish your treatment! Your in the home stretch. I know the sides are bad...and I live with them still but I am virus free and that is important to hang on to in your battle to get well. I also did the 8 week plan and it worked. ## Joe you are doing ...

52 REPLIES Filed under Harvoni

I finished 12 weeks of harvoni on April 12, my blood work came back undetected, been almost 3 months and still feeling fatigue, muscle and joint pain, unable to resume daily activities. Also was diagnosed with fybromyalgia in January, not sure which one is affecting me. Also lost 20 lbs during the treatment, which I am extremely under weight (5'9 - 115 lbs) my question is how long does it take to recover from treatment. ## Hello, Nickey! How are you feeling? I'm sorry you're so miserable. Those can also be symptoms of fibromyalgia, it is doubtful that they would linger for several months, after stopping the medication. Have you consulted your doctor? They should be able to help you get to the root of the problem. Are you on any medications for your fibro? ## I've been go...

2 REPLIES Filed under Harvoni

Can't find what you're looking for?