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Proton-Pump Inhibitors Don’t Affect Mavyret’s Hep C Cure Rate

Researchers analyzed PPIs’ potential effects on nearly 2,400 participants of nine studies of Mavyret.

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Combo of Gastric Acid Drugs Plus Harvoni or Epclusa Tied to High Hep C Cure Rate

Past research has found that proton pump inhibitors and histamine H2 agonists are associated with lower levels of certain hep C drugs.

I take a proton pump inhibitor every day for acid reflux. Is long-term use safe?

If you take a medicine for acid reflux on a daily basis, do you know if it is safe?

Proton Pump Inhibitors May Raise Liver Cancer Risk

Use of medications like Prilosec and Nexium were associated with a higher liver cancer rate in a recent large study.

Eight Weeks of Mavyret Is Highly Effective at Treating Hepatitis C

Among those without cirrhosis, treating for an additional four weeks is unnecessary.

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Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Advanced Liver Disease in Those With Hep C

Use of drugs like Nexium or Prilosec is tied to progression to cirrhosis, decompensated cirrhosis and liver cancer in this population.

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