Q:
What are the chronic hepatitis C treatment options?
A:
The chronic hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C virus. It begins as an acute hepatitis. For most people who get it — up to 85% — the illness turns into a long-lasting stage. This is called a chronic hepatitis C infection. Chronic hepatitis C treatments can clear virus from your body. Treatment options are different for every person. Here are some options approved by the FDA:
- Boceprevir (Victrelis)
- Daclatasvir (Daklinza)
- Elbasvir-grazoprevir (Zepatier)
- Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A)
- Ledipasvir-sofosbuvir (Harvoni)
- Glecaprevir and pibrentasvir (Mavyret)
- Ombitasvir, paritaprevir, dasabuvir, ritonavir (Viekira Pak)
- Ombitasvir-paritaprevir-ritonavir (Technivie)
- Peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys, Pegasys Proclick)
- Peginterferon alfa-2b (PEGIntron, Peg Intron RP)
- Ribavirin (Copegus, Rebetol)
- Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi)
Hepatitis C treatments are changing quickly. Until recently, the most common method was a blend of shots and pills. Your treatment will depend on your own conditions. So, please go to your doctor for more advice.
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