Harvoni is a brand-name prescription medication used alone or combined with ribavirin to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults and children over 3.

Harvoni is available as oral tablets or pellets to be taken with water. This medicine contains a combination of the drugs ledipasvir and sofosbuvir. Harvoni is only available via prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

Doctors prescribe Harvoni to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults and children over the age of 3.

Chronic hepatitis C is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that causes liver inflammation. It is spread through contact with contaminated blood. Symptoms of chronic hepatitis C don’t appear until the virus has started to damage the liver.

Early signs and symptoms of a hepatitis C infection include:

• Bleeding and bruising easily
  
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes
  
• Swelling in the legs
  
• Fatigue
  
• Drowsiness
  
• Confusion
  
• Slurred speech
  
• Loss of appetite and weight loss
  
• Dark urine
  
• Itchy skin
  
  

Not all hepatitis C infections result in chronic infections. Hepatitis C starts as an acute infection, with symptoms appearing 1-3 months after infection. These symptoms can last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. 15–25% of people spontaneously clear the infection out of their systems, ridding their bodies of the condition. In others, the infection lives on and becomes a chronic disease.

Harvoni has been shown to cause some side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider if these reactions do not disappear within a few days or become severe.

Common side effects reported from Harvoni use:

• Nausea
  
• Diarrhea
  
• Cough
  
• Headache
  
• Insomnia
  
• Fatigue
  
• Irritability
  
• Muscle pain
  
• Weakness
  
  

This is not a complete list of adverse reactions. Severe adverse reactions include:

• Skin rash
  
• Blistering or peeling skin
  
• Difficulty breathing/ shortness of breath
  
• Hoarseness
  
• Swelling
  
  

If you experience any of these reactions, seek medical attention immediately.

As with all prescription medications, inform the prescribing doctor about any medical conditions you have been diagnosed with and any medications or supplements you currently take before starting treatment with Harvoni. Harvoni can interact with other medicines and substances, causing potentially serious side effects. Inform your healthcare provider if you have been diagnosed with any conditions that affect your immune system (such as HIV) or have had a liver transplant. Before beginning treatment with Harvoni, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or are planning on becoming pregnant.

Harvoni is commonly prescribed as an oral tablet or pellets to be taken by mouth. The exact dosage and schedule will vary depending on the patient's age, diagnosis, and body weight. Take the medication exactly as your doctor has instructed.

Do not increase your dosage or discontinue the use of Harvoni unless ordered to do so by your doctor. If you experience any adverse reactions, contact a healthcare provider. Your dosage may increase or decrease depending on how well you tolerate the medication.

You should store your medication in a closed container at room temperature, away from extreme heat, extreme cold, moisture, and direct light, and keep it out of the reach of children.

Harvoni is only available by prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. Providers on Sesame can order Harvoni for local pickup on the same day. Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your prescription ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your doctor.

Providers on Sesame can write a prescription for Harvoni to be picked up near you—often within the same day. Don’t wait to get your prescription filled. Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your prescription ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your doctor.