Success rate with Harvoni for

[1793]

Treated with interferon and ribaviron 11 years ago and relapsed. Considering Harvoni now, depending upon insurance coverage.   Has anyone been successful in achieving SVR?  How were the side effects?  Thanks!

[ianvit]

Hello, harvoni practically has no side effects, the efficiency is 90%.

[flyinlynn]

I had hep c for 37 years after 30 years of being infected I was diagnosed with cirrhosis. I treated 3 times in the past with interferon based treatment and had no decrease in viral count. So being a person that had prior treatment and been a null responder plus having liver cirrhosis for 7 years by the time I treated with Harvoni all were reasons I would be harder to cure.

I am now 2 years post treatment and cured of hep c.

In general odds of cure are around 98% or better with most people reporting minimal side effects the most common being mild headache which can be reduced by staying properly hydrated.

For me treatment was a walk in the park like taking a multivitamin.

If Harvoni can cure someone like me it can cure you too.

Good luck on treatment

[1793]

Thank you for the encouragement.  I was able to get my insurance to cover Harvoni and treated for 12 weeks last year, September-December.  Treatment was successful and am now undetected.  Feel about 50 pounds lighter, if you know what I mean!  :)

[Clementine02]

Side effects are minimal according to most people especially those who once treated with interferon. The success rates are well over 90%.