Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir Benefits & Uses

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Hepatitis C

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: strength 90 mg ledipasvir and 400 mg sofosbuvir, dose should be given to patients having weight above 35 kg
Adult	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: strength 90 mg ledipasvir and 400 mg sofosbuvir
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: strength 90 mg ledipasvir and 400 mg sofosbuvir

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir is used -

Severe

Suicidal behavior

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Depression

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Insomnia
Weakness
Chills
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Diarrhoea
Irritability
Cough
Dizziness

Common

Fatigue
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir Related Warnings

Is the use of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir safe for pregnant women?

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir. If you see any side effects, stop taking Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir on the Kidneys?

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir on the Liver?

Using Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir with Other Drugs

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Fosphenytoin

Amiodarone

Moderate

Atazanavir

Carbamazepine

Ranitidine

Aluminium hydroxide

Amoxicillin

Clarithromycin

Lansoprazole

Atorvastatin

Amlodipine

Mild

Itraconazole

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
HIV/AIDS
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir

Is this Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir has not been reported.

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir

You can take Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir.