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Food and Herbs Interaction with Ledipasvir and Sofosbuvir


Are you taking Ledipasvir and Sofosbuvir? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Ledipasvir and Sofosbuvir with certain foods and herbs? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.

Ledipasvir and Sofosbuvir Interactions with Food and Herbs

St. John's Wort : Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir drug combination should be avoided with St. John's Wort as it can decrease the concentration of the two drugs.

When and How to Take Ledipasvir and Sofosbuvir

The ledipasvir and sofosbuvir drug combination comes in the form of a tablet that can be taken once a day orally by mouth. It can be taken either with food or on an empty stomach. Follow the prescribed dose and instructions exactly as directed.

Drug Name : Ledipasvir and Sofosbuvir

The ledipasvir and sofosbuvir combination is used in the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C infection (A viral infection which causes severe damage to the liver) with genotype 1,4, 5 and 6. Sofosbuvir and ledipasvir are antiviral medications that belong to nucleotide polymerase inhibitors and HCV NS5A inhibitor groups, respectively. The drugs prevent the multiplication of the virus. The combination is sometimes prescribed along with another antiviral drug ribavirin.
We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.


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