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Side effect(s) of Simeprevir


Review the side-effects of Simeprevir as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  General:
Nausea, muscle pain, mouth ulcers, red or swollen eyes, breathing difficulties.

  Skin:
Photosensitivity, Rashes and itching of the skin.

  Liver:
Liver damage

Other Precautions :

Consult the doctor if you have any serious liver problems before taking simeprevir.

There is a possibility of a reactivation of hepatitis B viral infection during treatment with simeprevir.

Drug Name : Simeprevir

Simeprevir generic Simeprevir belongs to a group of medications called Hepatitis C protease inhibitors and is prescribed for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C infections. It is used in combination with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin to treat HCV genotype 1 in patients with liver disease. The drug acts by reducing the number of Hepatitis C virus in the body.


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