Precautions
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.
Do not take this medicine together with other products containing sofosbuvir (eg, Sovaldi®).
Ribavirin may cause birth defects if either partner is using it together with this medicine during conception or pregnancy. Females who take this medicine with ribavirin should avoid becoming pregnant during treatment and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Follow all directions about birth control.
If you have ever had a hepatitis B infection or if you have been coinfected with a hepatitis B or C virus and have or have not received treatment, the virus could become active again during treatment with sofosbuvir and velpatasvir combination. You should be tested for hepatitis B infection before starting treatment with this medicine. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns.
Amiodarone can cause serious side effects (eg, cardiac arrest, slow heartbeat, conditions that need pacemaker) if used together with medicines containing sofosbuvir (including ledipasvir and sofosbuvir combination, Harvoni®), or if you have used it recently. This is more likely to occur in patients with heart disease or advanced liver disease. Tell your doctor if you are taking amiodarone before using this medicine.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal (eg, St. John's wort) or vitamin supplements.
Portions of this document last updated: July 01, 2024
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