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What Treatment Is Suggested For Hepatitis C ?

Husband 54 years old, diagnosed with hep c, in 2000 since then he has taken interferon, with no success, he sees his family doctor once a month, just got a call saying his platelet count is very low, last sonogram he had was, 8 to 10 years ago stating he has an enlarged spleen, his fatigue and irritability has worsened greatly, what's next for me to expect
Mon, 12 Oct 2015
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Welcome at HCM.
I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns
Now a days new drug by the name of SOVALDI has been approved by FDA for treatment of Hcv. Its a very good drug with 99% results... It is a pill need to be taken daily for atleast six months and having almost no side effects as compared to interferon...
You should meet hepatologist for treatment.
You need to get his LFTs ,Hcv pcr, ultrasound scan, PT/INR.....
May he get well soon
Regards
Dr saad sultan
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What Treatment Is Suggested For Hepatitis C ?

Welcome at HCM. I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns Now a days new drug by the name of SOVALDI has been approved by FDA for treatment of Hcv. Its a very good drug with 99% results... It is a pill need to be taken daily for atleast six months and having almost no side effects as compared to interferon... You should meet hepatologist for treatment. You need to get his LFTs ,Hcv pcr, ultrasound scan, PT/INR..... May he get well soon Regards Dr saad sultan