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Hep C: Speak Up

Human rights activist Philip Baldwin writes about his experiences living with hepatitis C and HIV, and his treatment for hep C.

Hepatitis C Treatment for Teens and Children

The FDA has expanded approval of the direct-acting antiviral treatments Sovaldi and Harvoni for adolescents ages 12 and older.

The new hepatitis C treatments sound easier to take than the older ones. Are there still a lot of side effects?

A look at hepatitis C treatment side effects using the newest medicines.

My doctor reduced my ribavirin dose because of low hemoglobin. Does this hurt my chances of being cured?

Will your hepatitis C treatment work if your doctor reduces your ribavirin dose?
Peter McLoyd and Kathy Jacobs-McLoyd

Success Through Perseverance

Hepatitis C advocate Peter McLoyd transformed his bad times into good ones.

Excellent Treatments, Still Room for Improvement

An analysis of forty-two clinical trials of all the approved direct acting antiviral HCV regimens.

My child has hepatitis C. The treatment for it is peginterferon and ribavirin, which have many side effects. Are there other choices?

A look at the latest hepatitis C treatment for children and teens.

Who’s Afraid of Adding Ribavirin to Hep C Treatment?

The antiviral drug, which for some people can be a beneficial adjunct to the new crop of hep C medications, has gotten a bad rap.
Glenna McCarthy

Invest in Yourself

As a hepatitis C navigator, Glenna McCarthy highlights the importance of self-care.

Petra Hoffmann

This hepatitis C survivor was cured with peginterferon and ribavirin; then she went on to help others who are suffering with hep C.
Rolf Benirschke

Through the Uprights

Former NFL star turned activist Rolf Benirschke kicks hepatitis C.

I have hepatitis C with cirrhosis, so my doctor prescribed Harvoni with ribavirin. I am irritable, itchy and can’t sleep. My doctor said that there aren’t any side effects with the new treatments. Could he be wrong?

A look at the side effects of hepatitis C treatment medications, particularity ribavirin.

Hepatitis C Treatment: Are You Taking the Right Amount of Ribavirin?

Recent hepatitis C research found that most ribavirin concentrations were above or below the targeted therapeutic range
Gary Nash

American HCV Warrior

Gary Nash raises hepatitis C virus awareness by tackling TV’s toughest obstacle course.

FDA Weighs New Uses for Daklinza

The FDA was reviewing BMS’ request for approval of new uses for Daklinza (daclatasvir) in combination with Gilead Sciences’ Sovaldi.

AbbVie Seeks OK for Ribavirin-Free Viekira Pak for Hep C 1b

AbbVie has applied for new indication for Viekira Pak: to treat those with genotype 1b of virus and compensated cirrhosis without ribavirin.
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