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Hi Angelina,

Welcome to the forum! I would like to ask you to repost your question in the correct thread. We don't want to take this off topic. This is another member's thread dealing with Harvoni, not Viekira Pak. I'll provide you a link to that thread. We'll be glad to answer your questions and continue your welcome into the group. You can also introduce yourself in the New Members section as well. Thanks.

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Does anyone know how these two medications combined will affect me?

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Welcome Willy!   You should find treatment with Harvoni will go well and fast!  The insurance company's have drug there feet. (Pun intended). When Sofosbuvir was first approved the insurance company's flipped out over the thousand dollar a pill cost. I think it was first FDA approved in Dec 2013.  Back then everyone said it would take the insurance company's a year or two to swallow that pill. (Pun intended). If you keep banging on the door someone is bound to answer. You stuck with it and got  great results.  BTW. I'm in WA State also.Best of luck to you. RC



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Hey Michael,

Welcome from me too! WooHoo, another Washington boy! I grew up on the east side of the state in Spokane. Got a burr in my butt and moved to southern Florida, so here I bake.... It's a pleasure to have you among our group and look forward to following your progress. Take all the great advice to heart, we've got several Harvoni Warriors here and they know what they're talking about. Compliance, a good diet and plenty of water is the most important part of this protocol. Share some info in your signature line, Mike, in the previous post, has provided information and a link to do that. It really helps us follow your progress and assists us in replying to your posts. There are so many variables with this disease, it helps to know what you have, when you're testing, if you've treated before, etc. Placing it in your signature line makes it available to all that read your messages, without having to look for it in previous posts. Of course it's up to you, we'll love ya anyway, lol!!

Good luck and I hope you let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We're here to help!



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 Hi Mike and welcome from me as well. We have had several members, including myself, experience ringing in the ears after starting Harvoni treatment. There is not much data available about whether or not this issue remains after treatment but personally I have not noticed mine lately until I read your post (I'm 11 weeks post Tx) So it looks like it's likely a temporary issue - in my case anyway. And if not then I agree with you = a small price to pay for being free of HCV.
 You'll like it here with plenty of support and you'll find a lot of information that will help your treatment go smooth and be most effective. As already mentioned, drink 3-4 liters of water daily without fail, get some exercise but don't over do it, give your body the rest it needs, eat a reasonably healthy diet, and, of course no alcohol. If you take herbal supplements you should avoid them while on treatment unless approved by your doctor.
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Good morning and welcome.

 

I have to chime in here to say that it is extremely important that you remain consistent with the timing of when you take Harvoni. Do not continue adjusting the times taken. A headache the first few days in particular are normal. Staying hydrated will help.

What ever time you took your pill yesterday take it today at the same time and continue to do so throughout your therapy.

There is a lot of data here and great folks so again welcome!

 

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Hi Michael,

Welcome to the forum!

This is a great place, lots of knowledgeable and warm frineds here to see you through treatment and beyond.

Congrats on finally getting approved, you done good!

Others will be along to lend their welcome ... you came to the right place.

Treatment with Harvoni shouldn't present many if any problems for you, may take a few days to get used to and the best advice I have is to drink LOTS of water like 3-4 liters per day while on treatment.

 

Take Care,

Dave

 

 



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After being rejected by my insurance 3 times but not giving up I was finally approved. I've been on it for about a week. 1st time took it earlier in the day and got really tired and had a headache for about an hour or two so i started taking it just before bed and did not get the headaches or fatigue as I heard lots of people get but woke up with my ears ringing. Anyone experiencing that?

Not a big deal if it gets rid of the hep C. Wish you all suffering with this the best. I have had it for over 30 years with no problems but my doctor said eventually it could get me and it has done minimal damage to my liver so at age 65 I really don't want to push my luck... my liver biopsy was good and am scheduled for blood tests in three weeks to check the progress....

Good luck Everyone! 



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