Discussions tagged “hepatitis”

I've been prescribed Sovaldi 200mg Tablets for my chronic hepatitis C and I'm not sure what to expect. The drug works by blocking a protein the virus needs to replicate, which sounds promising, but I'm worried about the side effects. The list is long and includes everything from feeling tired to signs of liver problems. I've also heard it can cause allergic reactions. Has anyone else taken this and experienced these side effects? I'm curious to know if there are specific things I should watch out for or if it's just a waiting game. I know 'other' side effects can occur too, so just not sure what to expect.

I've just started taking Baraclude (Entecavir) 0.05mg/ml Oral Solution for chronic hepatitis B. My doctor was great and explained the basics, but I'd love to hear from anyone who has experience with this medication. How did you find the side effects? Any tips for managing them? I'm a bit nervous about the potential for severe side effects, so any advice on what to watch out for would be appreciated. Also, has anyone had issues with taking it on an empty stomach? How strict do you need to be with that?

I just got my first dose of Recombivax-HB 40mcg/ml Inj, 1ml and I'm curious about what side effects other people have experienced. The nurse mentioned some common ones but I want to hear from people who have been through it. How bad was the pain at the injection site? Did anyone experience anything more serious like a severe allergic reaction? Also, any tips on how to deal with the side effects would be appreciated!