Harvoni - 8 Weeks Or 12?

Hi, I'm on 8 weeks but worried I have less chance of a cure (have read Ion 3 study). Had viral load of about 250,000 prior to treatment, am treatment naive and fibroscan of 6.1 - and supposedly F0. But I have had HCV (from blood transfusion) for almost 35 years! Should I be taking 12 weeks? I'm in week 6 of treatment. Sides include dizziness (almost passing out a couple of times). Worried about not taking treatment long enough to cure me but would have to borrow money for extra 4 weeks. Plus, what are long term sides of Harvoni - who can tell. Thanks so much!

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Hello, Elizabeth! How are you?

Many people do have great success rates being on it for 8 weeks. However, if you're concerned, you should speak to your prescriber about it, as they may also want to up to it to 12 weeks.

The FDA lists its typical side effect as possibly including nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and diarrhea.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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