Mavyret for Hepatitis C User Reviews (Page 4)

• Joe
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2019

"I'm having terrible chest pain and its scaring me!!! I have 3 weeks left to go of the mavereyt treatment. My blood work already came back non detected. Does anyone else have chest pain ??? Its giving me major anxiety . I been to the hospital they said my heart was okay."

• Kaoti...
• October 5, 2019

"So I just took the 1st days pills for week 3. The very 1st 3 days were the worst so far with the most side effects. However those we're mild compared to the complications the hep c causes on it's own. I do have brain fog daily within 2 hours of taking my pills with that peaking by late afternoon. Sometimes if I don't eat enough through the day I get a mild ill tummy. Easy fix. I suffer from daily & weekly headaches & migraines. But I've noticed twice I've had new style migraine which I'm assuming was from medication. Easily fixed with some Excedrin & extra fluids. I'll come back to comment again prob after week 4 blood work when I'll have real results of if I'm responding for you. I would like to add this; I went in this knowing despite being told no side effects. I very well could be sick all 8 weeks & sicker then I've ever been. I was willing to do that just to finally be well. So if that's your fear keeping you from getting treated. Just do it. Weeks compared to decades sick & death are worth it."

• Rd ll...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2023

"The side effects didn’t start until the third week. It started with diarrhea and acid reflux. Then I started feeling joint pain in my neck, shoulders, and hip. The side effects became so severe that I called the prescribing doctor and was told that it could not be the drug. It was just coincidence I had to stop taking the medicine at six weeks and now I’m unable to walk still one month after stopping."

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2018

"Day 5 for me. Feeling a bit fatigued but nothing that a short nap won't fix. No other symptoms. I'm a 77 year old woman with type #3. Have probably had Hep C for over 30 years. Just became stage 2. Going to do treatment for 8 weeks. Best advise is: Lots of water and a good size meal before taking the drug. I'm also walking and stretching and painting and cooking really good food. Good luck to all. I'm so grateful to be able to get this treatment. Will check in in a few weeks with my progress."

• Armand
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2023

"I started treatment 2 weeks ago and in my second dose of week 3, I really haven't felt any adverse side effects other than mild nausea and a little weakness. I'm helping myself for energy with Gatorade after every dose, and it works! I noticed my urine is becoming more light green to clear when it was dark brown before treatment. I believe Mavyret is starting to work. I hope that's the case. Do not be afraid to take this medication, it's working well so far. I will update when I finish treatment in 5 and a half weeks. Good luck to everyone!"

• Mummy...
• October 16, 2019

"I am currently in week 4 and am starting to have the worst side affects such as tiredness, fever sweating, nausea, body aches and pains along with bowel issues. Before this I suffered only the runs and headaches but felt great. Going to see a dr today to get help and reassurance."

• BillB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2018

"After 8 weeks of Mavyret, I was cured. No sides to speak of. However, the day I stopped Mavyret, I felt out of sorts. A general malaise. Now it's been one week, and it's gotten worse. Plus I feel depression coming on. Cured of hep c, but feel like ... garbage. It's weird."

• Kathy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2019

"I was supposed to take Mavyret for 12 weeks but the insurance stopped me after 8 unexpectedly. My first blood work shows undetected so I'm very excited and hopeful my 12 week labs will say the same. I couldn't get more than two hours of sleep at a time on this drug. I went back to pretty normal sleep patterns about a month after. I had pretty intense depression for the last two weeks of treatment, but recognized it was the meds and got through it. I'm so grateful for the miracle of this medication. Good luck to all of you! This med cures pretty much everyone. I had hep c for around 30 years."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2019

"My husband and I both have Hep C and took Mavyret for 8 weeks and after the 8 weeks we are both cured! The only side effect that either of us had from the medicine was a headache off and on, but it was well worth the slight headache."

• Thank...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2018

"I just got approved. I have been sick for several years and have not worked for 2 years ! When you get sick it truly robs you of any quality of life. I will be starting my meds this week and will share my experience. Took a year and 3 months to get approved. Only because I had a doctor who didn't care if I ever got my meds. My new Doctor got me approved in a month. You need a HepC Doctor who specifically works with HepC only."

• Tinman...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2019

"I got Hep C back in 1985 via blood transfusion. I'm on Mavyret I suggest to EAT a big meal before taking the pills and drink lots of water. I took my pills @7 pm . You can do this and stop thinking about the side affects . Take the treatment, you have no choice !!! So grateful for this medication ~"

• Jano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2021

"Well, tonight's the first night on Mavyret. Took it right after dinner, with lot's of water. Genotype 1, have had this curse since the mid 70's. Really never experienced bad symptoms, but it's time to get rid of the monkey on my back! I will update everyone over the next 8 weeks, wish me luck."

• Tanya
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2018

"I am 6 weeks post mavyret treatment. My last blood work proved I was hepatitis c, free. During treatment, I experienced A LOT of fatigue and drowsiness. I chose to take mavyret after a GOOD supper. Then soon after would retire to bed. I experienced a severe lack of appetite. I had to force myself to eat. My diet mainly consumed of yogurt and lots of water because I was experiencing dehydration. At this point I have increased energy. It is almost unbelievable the increased energy I am experiencing. Also, my depression is practically obsolete. My pain is down from a 10 to a 4. I highly recommend mavyret treatment. My 12 week blood work is due in 3 weeks, I will let you know my results. Best wishes to everyone attempting to recover from hepatitis c."

• Erik
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2019

"I've been on Mavyret for 7 days feel tired and flu like sick. I've had hep c genotype 3a for 8 years. I get mental fog and depression too. I can't sleep well, have a headache every day not debilitating but enough to irritate you. I'm blessed to have this drug and I know people who have died from Hep C so I'm just gonna pray and take my meds"

• Joey...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2019

"I cannot recommend this medication enough. I am 51 years old and have been living with hep C since my mid-20's sometime. My insurance turn me down for harvoni twice. I needed a cure otherwise this disease was going to eventually kill me. I got on Mavyret. The side effects that I occurred were few slight headache which got relieved with drinking water and one time I needed to take an ibuprofen. A little bit of gas but really nothing major. At 4 weeks blood test I was undetectable and started with an eight million liver count. I had another blood test at 8 weeks I was still undetectable for the hep C virus. Hallelujah thank God for this medication. My life now has a whole new meaning. If you're straddling the fence about this drug get off of the fence and start your recovery. I highly recommend this medication to anybody suffering from hep C."

• Asand...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2018

"I have had hep c for 22 years, I am 39 years old. It's chronic with inflammation and scaring. My geno type is 1a. I have been taking mavyret for 6 days now. I have had many side effect. Chills, dizziness, nausea, achy joints. It changes from day to day for me. Yesterday was the worst day for me, then today I woke up feeling descent and as the day progressed I had more energy than I have had in many years. So far this drug has not had any thing bad enough to make me wish I didn't start. I am so excited to hopefully be free of this. I will give an update at my half way point."

• Court...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2019

"I am just in the first week of treatment. I contracted Hep C about 4 years ago and had a heck of a time finally getting approved for the medication. I am so grateful to have found this page and feedback because I have been giving myself anxiety about possible side effects as I live a very active lifestyle. So far though the only symptom I have been dealing with is a mental fog of sorts, perhaps it is due to fatigue, I didn't notice anyone else mention that so I thought I would throw it out there. I am so excited to beat this thing and close out a chapter of my life as well as sharing my experience with other people. I will check back in as my treatment progresses. Love you all and God bless!"

• Bonovox
• June 19, 2018

"I’ve just finished my Mavyret treatment last Monday and would like to share my experience. I did 4 months treatment because my genotype 3 plus a previous unsuccessful interferon, rebavirin treatment. I started Mavyret back in February and the only big issue I had was dizziness specifically at night after 2 weeks. This symptom persisted for a few days and then disappeared. I felt dizziness once again during the second month for very few days and then never more. I may have felt fatigue a few occasions but I’m not entirely sure it had to do with the treatment. After the first two weeks my virus load was almost undetectable and after a month it was negative. It’s pretty amazing. I’ve done a new blood test today and will do it again in 3 months and 6 months . Fingers crossed it will be negative. If you are afraid of starting this treatment, don’t be. Your body gets used and I swear you don’t feel anything after a while. Good luck everyone."

• Missy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2018

"So, I am checking back in. Most important thing. If you can receive Mavyret Do it! I had a tinge of small headache. After 5 days every single day got better. Not even one headache. Didn't even feel punishable. Gained weight. So what... Regained this energy, I had not idea how or why that happened. Fast forward 6 weeks . I was at a 6.9 million viral load. Results came today. Zero viral load. All results MINUS. ALT and AST numbers drastically changed. I feel so blessed! If you get side effects and have the ability to give any side effects to MAVYRET please take the time to do it. It goes privately into a database and is used to help others. I gave this a ten. Please do it. If you can you should. Amazing outcome, amazing results, amazing life! "

• Jamesee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2019

"I was diagnosed in 1990’s with Hep C, I never addressed it as I had no insurance and never felt bad. I’m 57 now and in the past year I feel like I have aged 10 years. I have felt so weak and no get up and go. Well I started Mayvret knowing that I would feel worse before I felt better. 1st 2 weeks very little side effects. Now with 38 days to go I have a burning throat, lead legs and all of a sudden I have huge red blisters on my right foot and left hand. I called prescribing Dr and he said he didn’t think it was from the meds. Now I read on here other people that have numerous red bumps that I best describe as blisters. Skin is super sensitive around them. Please if anymore have experience with this please post."

• Cassie
• September 19, 2019

"I just finished week 6 of my 8 week prescription of Mavyret. First 2 weeks were a breeze no symptoms, still going to the gym daily. Week 2 I got extremely sick throwing up and diarrhea for 24 hrs. Since then symptoms have been on and off one day I'll feel great next day I'm fatigued, can't work out and can sleep all day. My muscle fatigue has been horrible. Has anyone else experienced this? Went in for my 1 month check up blood work came back good I'll go in for my next check up in 3 months."

• Someo...
• May 20, 2021

"I just finished the 8 week course of Mayvret. On May 6th 2021. I am 40 yrs old and have had Hep C for about 14 years. During treatment I had some mild side effects until the last week of taking it. I have bad insomnia, high stress levels Bad heart palpitations and I feel hot but no fever. This has continued from the last week I took the meds right throught to now which as of this writing it is Weds May 19th 2021. I had no issues with my heart at all since before I started Mayvret. My stress levels are through the roof and my heart rate is either high or my blood pressure is high. My heart has been pounding hard since the last week of Mayvret. I feel like I was deceived into taking an experimental drug. If some of you have heart problems after taking and finishing Mayvret please comment here and let me know what issues you have had so I can figure out what is going on with me. Thank you for your time."

• Missy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 6, 2018

"I've shared before when I first started back in July. The medication worked amazingly. I was so afraid I wouldn't get an undetected after the 60 day treatment. The day came and I was still detectable. The doctor said your blood work shows it worked for you, my numbers dropped to almost zero viral load. I was told even though the Mayvert was done, to come back for another blood test in 30 days. It probably will come back undetected. I said how, the medication is gone, she said because with this new medication it seems to continue to work with the genotype 3. I was unsure and afraid I'd need to start another round of a different medication. I didn't. It came back undetected. Moral of the story. If this medication is taken properly, you are clearing but not to undetectable status, do not fear. After you're done, for a month it still is working. Zero side effects too. Simply amazing. Blessed. Good luck"

• Sugar...
• May 6, 2019

"I'm on my 3rd week of treatment. I'm experiencing terrible fatigue, nausea, flu like symptoms but not 24/7. Sleeping only 2-3 hrs a night. Got 5 more weeks to go before I will know if I'm cleared. Diagnosed in 2005. Tried the Pegasus treatment and only lasted 8 weeks. This is not as severe. Gotta stay hydrated though and I need to take little naps but I think I can get through this one. Prayers for success"

• Jenni...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2019

"This forum is great. I do not have hepatitis C but my husband does. He is really struggling with the lack of sleep, nausea and irritability. He works road construction and long days. I appreciate your wisdom, as he is a quiet man and doesn’t share much. This has helped me understand Mavyret, effects on a person and your wisdom has been invaluable, so hopefully I can be more empathetic with the struggle he is going through. Originally he told me we’d need to come up with $100,000.00 but so far we've paid is $200.00. Thank you!"