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Harvoni: 7 things you should know

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 15, 2024.

1. How it works

2. Upsides

3. Downsides

If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include:

Note: In general, seniors or children, people with certain medical conditions (such as liver or kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, seizures) or people who take other medications are more at risk of developing a wider range of side effects. View complete list of side effects

4. Bottom Line

Harvoni is a combination tablet containing ledipasvir and sofosbuvir. It may be used to treat certain genotypes of the hepatitis C virus in adults and children over the age of three. It is usually taken for 12 weeks, although longer courses may be required by some people and side effects are typically mild and may include fatigue, headache, nausea, diarrhea, and insomnia.

5. Tips

6. Response and effectiveness

7. Interactions

Medicines that interact with Harvoni may either decrease its effect, affect how long it works, increase side effects, or have less of an effect when taken with Harvoni. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of the medications; however, sometimes it does. Speak to your doctor about how drug interactions should be managed.

Common medications that may interact with Harvoni include:

Harvoni is often given in combination with ribavirin. All the medications that interact with ribavirin will also interact with this combination. In addition, women taking ribavirin should not become pregnant while taking ribavirin.

Note that this list is not all-inclusive and includes only common medications that may interact with Harvoni. You should refer to the prescribing information for Harvoni for a complete list of interactions.

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Further information

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Harvoni only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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