Hi JohnSmith,

You raise an interesting question, I hope I can summarize my experience in a helpful way for you:
– before treatment – I had many questions, some doubts whether generic drugs really works and whether it will harm me. Dr. Freeman and FixHepC forum members helped me in gaining trust I could get healthy again, so I decided to start the treatment.
– during treatment – in the first 3 weeks I had some minor headaches and a little bit of insomnia. Starting from week 4 no noticeable side effects.
– after treatment till SVR12 – I got anxious in knowing whether I was really cured…. Not taking the pills anymore made me feel at risk .
– after SVR12 – life is on a normal track, I have a normal life with all that this means (yet I am still cautious about what I eat and drink – everything with moderation).

I hope this helps,

Cheers,
RHF

I used Harvoni ( Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir, sold under the trade name Harvoni) purchased from a compound chemist for $2500
The full course removed the virus and i remain virus free.
My cirrhotic liver has become worst irrespective of my good intentions or Harvoni, which is used to rid the virus not improve my liver. If i look after my liver theoretically it shouldnt get worst but that depends on previous damage. A damaged liver can cause alot of other problems eg edema in legs, peripheral neuropathy – add celiac disease and you get ulcerative colitis to add to the list.
The Gov’s only interest is disease prevention – not your health or state of mind.
Being diagnosed with cirrhosis after Harvoni treatment is normal as most have had the disease 20 – 40 yrs before Hep C detection and damage extent becomes known after or during treatment.
Hardly any side effects worth mentioning after taking Harvoni about 5 yrs ago but my liver/ health is a major concern.