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Side effect(s) of Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir


Review the side-effects of Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir 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:
Weakness, nausea, re-activation of hepatitis B infection.

  Central Nervous System:
Headache, symptoms like dizziness or lightheadedness when taken with amiodarone, depression, problems with sleep.

Other Precautions :

The drug combination should be avoided in patients with severe kidney disease.

Drug Name : Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir

Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir generic The sofosbuvir and velpatasvir combination is an antiviral drug combination that is prescribed for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infections. Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir belong to the nucleotide hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase inhibitor and HCV NS5A replication complex inhibitor groups, respectively. The combination is used with or without ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infections of genotype 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. The drug combination stops the replication of the HCV virus.


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