Sofosbuvir: how to take it safely
Sovaldi
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats chronic hepatitis C, used together with other medicines.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- Take it every day, even when you feel well.
When to take it
Take it once a day at the same time.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Amiodarone. The combination can cause a dangerously slow heartbeat.
- Rifampicin, St John's wort and some epilepsy medicines, which can reduce its effect.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had hepatitis B or HIV.
- Missing doses or stopping without advice. This can make the virus resistant and the medicine stop working.
- Tell your pharmacist about all medicines and herbal products you take.
Possible side effects
Tiredness, headache, nausea, trouble sleeping.
Get help if
Fainting, a very slow heartbeat, yellow skin or eyes, or dark urine: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.