🫀 Hepatitis C

Commonly prescribed medications, what to avoid, and lifestyle guidance

📋 Overview

Hepatitis C is a viral liver infection. Modern direct-acting antivirals cure Hepatitis C in over 95% of cases with 8-12 weeks of treatment.

💊 Commonly Prescribed Medications

Pan-genotypic. Works for all Hepatitis C genotypes. 12 weeks.

Pan-genotypic. 8 weeks for most patients. Once daily with food.

For genotype 1 (most common). 8-12 weeks.

🚫 What to Avoid

Amiodarone + sofosbuvir = serious heart rhythm problems. Alcohol accelerates liver damage.

🥗 Lifestyle Tips

Stop alcohol completely. Get vaccinated for Hepatitis A and B. Regular liver monitoring.

📋 Important Note

Hepatitis C is curable. After cure, cirrhosis patients still need ongoing liver monitoring due to cancer risk.