Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir combine to treat hepatitis C. This virus causes chronic liver inflammation and long-term damage. This medication comes in a tablet form that you can take by mouth with a glass of water as directed.
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LEDIPASVIR; SOFOSBUVIR (LED i PAS vir; soe FOS bue vir) treats infections caused by the hepatitis C virus. It is a combination of two antiviral medications. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Harvoni
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Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. You can take it with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food. Take all of this medication unless your care team tells you to stop it early. Keep taking it even if you think you are better.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
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This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
See your care team for a follow-up visit as directed. You may need blood work while you are taking this medication. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
If you have had hepatitis B infection (HBV) in the past, taking this medication could cause the HBV to become active again. If you have had HBV, your care team should monitor you with blood tests. Tell your care team right away if you develop a general ill feeling, light-colored stools, loss of appetite, unusual weakness, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
This medication may cause changes in your blood sugar. Ask your care team if changes in diet or medications are needed if you have diabetes.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
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NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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Note: Introduction and Additional Common Questions written and medically approved by Cleveland Clinic professionals.