Harvoni and Antibotics ?

[SIXFOOTFOUR]

Anyone have experience using antibiotics (Augmentin or Z pack) while on Harvoni?

Im 6 days into my 12 week course of Harvoni, side effects minimal (light head ache and slightly more tired) and less daily. But Im probably developing a sinus infection. Its been a chronic problem for me 2-3 times a year I need Augmentin or a Z pack to clear the infection. Ive checked the medication information, called Support Path and the RN forwarded me to a Pharmacist as well. Their answer is they have not tested against all medications but that Augmentin and Z pack dont come up as contraindicated. They (Support Path) suggested that I check with local pharmacy that I get Harvoni from to see if anything reported.

Anyone with any additional info would help.

Thanks
 

[Mike]

I would double check with the local pharmacist just for some extra input. I think you'll be alright and I haven't heard of any contraindications regarding antibiotics.

Hope your sinus infection gets better. I've had a few over the past couple of years and they're no fun.

Best wishes, Mike

[SIXFOOTFOUR]

Thanks Mike no did call and my local pharmacy does not have any patients on Harvoni they have not dispensed it yet. Seems it comes from the speciality Pharmancy now. I know mine is mailed from a specialist Pharmancy to me through my express scripts.


This is off topic but I see in your profile you were treated 01 and recently. Can I ask did the first treatment work and the. You relapsed to positive or was the first not successful

Thanks

[Mike]

Hi SIXFOOTFOUR,

No. My first treatment only kicked the crap out of me, and I failed to clear the virus (null responder). It was a 48 week treatment of PEG Interferon and Ribavirin. I made it to about week 40, as it became evident that I would not clear the virus and I had every side effect imaginable.

My second treatment in 2014 did the trick, and I was cured via a 12 week course of Solvaldi+PEG Interferon+Ribavirin. It was no fun doing the PEG and RIBV again; but it was well worth it.

That's the great thing about Harvoni - no Interferon or Ribavirin.

Best wishes, Mike