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Offline Dot

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Headaches
« on: October 16, 2015, 02:40:55 pm »
Hello I have been on Harvoni for a week and headache everyday. Wondering if anyone else has this. thank you
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Offline Else

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Re: Headaches
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2015, 05:14:09 pm »
Hi Dot.  Welcome!  :)

I'm 5 1/2 weeks into a 12wk course of Harvoni.  I had a few morning headaches in the first couple of weeks.  Immediately guzzling a 8-10oz bottle of water always seemed to take care of them.  Then they stopped entirely.

I hope you're drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
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F/53 yr
diagnosed 1995
Genotype 1a
ALT: 58 AST: 39 ALK: 105
Viral load 4,201,950 IU/ml
Fibroscan 6.5 (F1-F2) Fibrosure 0.36 (F1-F2)
Treatment-naive
After 3 denials, finally approved!
Harvoni 12 wks - start date 9/15/15
4 wk labs 10/14/15
ALT: 12 AST: 16 ALK: 85
HCV Not Detected!!!
8 wk labs 11/10/15
ALT: 13  AST: 15  ALK: 77
12 wk (EOT!) labs 12/8/15
ALT: 11 AST: 15 ALK: 78
HCV Not Detected!!!
10wk posttx labs 2/11/16
ALT: 22 AST: 17 ALK: 61
HCV Not Detected!! SVR10!!!
SVR10 (99.7% Cured!!!)

Offline Dot

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Re: Headaches
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2015, 05:23:12 pm »
I have been trying to drink a lot of water, I also have the brain fog hopefully this will pass soon. It has only been a week.
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Offline Nature1st

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Re: Headaches
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2015, 01:24:14 pm »
I am now over eight weeks on Harvoni, of the 12 week as prescribed, and I get headaches every day. Sleep for a nap always cures them, for a few hours. I drink a ton of water, and coffee. I'm keeping my thoughts positive in my spirit up, I know this is gonna work!  ❤️Katie
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Genotype 1A
Likely contacted around 2001
Diagnosed 1992
Previous treatment ~ 2003: RIBA plus interferon – unsuccessful
Harvoni – 12 weeks, starting 09/04/2015
Viral count start of treatment 3,000,000+
ALT and AST – elevated, per usual
1 month into TX blood work ~ everything in the normal range  for the first time in years and years(except I don't know the viral load as doctor is out of town on vacation this week)

Offline JAF

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Re: Headaches
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2015, 04:28:19 pm »
Welcome Dot. From what I've read most of us experience some headaches no matter which treatment we are on. I sometimes wake up with a headache but everyone suggested I drink as much water as possible and believe me, it does make a difference. I had one day during the first week where I woke up with a migraine that lasted the entire day. Now they are just minor headaches that go away with rest. It pays to keep note of what works for you. Everybody responds differently to each medication. Side effects are the same. You'll get a lot of great suggestions from people here. Try them and see which ones give you the best result. The one thing most of us agree on is drinking plenty of water. I quickly learned to have a 16 oz bottle with me at all times. Wishing you the best!
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Female; 56; New York
Infected: mid 70's
Diagnosed: 2000
Treatment naive
Began Sovaldi + riba (1200 mgs) on 10/15/15
GT 2b
PRE-TREATMENT:
VL: 2,412,570
AST: 50
ALT:  52
Fibrospect index: 42

4 wk labs done 11-14. Waiting for results

Offline Else

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Re: Headaches
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2015, 02:40:41 pm »
Bah!  This 4am headache thing is getting REALLY old.  :(  This is six freakin' days in a row.  Water's not working.  Aspirin barely does. 

I don't know whether to attribute it to Harvoni or not, frankly.  It doesn't seem like I'd have a few minor ones on start-up then have really nasty ones kick in 2 months into it.  Then again, I'm not much of a headache person so I don't know what else to attribute them to.  ???

Yanno what does work?  The third cup of coffee.  And I'm from the PacNW so when I say "cup of coffee"  I really mean "gigantic mug".

Doesn't seem to be the healthiest choice but it beats handfuls of aspirin that I'm not inclined to take all day.
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F/53 yr
diagnosed 1995
Genotype 1a
ALT: 58 AST: 39 ALK: 105
Viral load 4,201,950 IU/ml
Fibroscan 6.5 (F1-F2) Fibrosure 0.36 (F1-F2)
Treatment-naive
After 3 denials, finally approved!
Harvoni 12 wks - start date 9/15/15
4 wk labs 10/14/15
ALT: 12 AST: 16 ALK: 85
HCV Not Detected!!!
8 wk labs 11/10/15
ALT: 13  AST: 15  ALK: 77
12 wk (EOT!) labs 12/8/15
ALT: 11 AST: 15 ALK: 78
HCV Not Detected!!!
10wk posttx labs 2/11/16
ALT: 22 AST: 17 ALK: 61
HCV Not Detected!! SVR10!!!
SVR10 (99.7% Cured!!!)

Offline JAF

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Re: Headaches
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2015, 07:16:18 pm »
Else. At my next visit I plan on talking to my doctor about ambien that I was prescribed pre treatment. I noticed I sometimes woke with a slight headache even before tx so it's possible that's the cause. Because I already had anxiety and insomnia they have me taking my Sovaldi in the morning and my last dose of Riba before 4pm. I was wondering if extended release or possibly changing to Lunesta would help. The headaches have only been bad 2 of the 19 days. 1 of them being my worst side effect so far. That's still pretty good and my sleep is important.  Coffee and lots of water, especially in the morning eases them. Good luck
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Female; 56; New York
Infected: mid 70's
Diagnosed: 2000
Treatment naive
Began Sovaldi + riba (1200 mgs) on 10/15/15
GT 2b
PRE-TREATMENT:
VL: 2,412,570
AST: 50
ALT:  52
Fibrospect index: 42

4 wk labs done 11-14. Waiting for results

Offline Else

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Re: Headaches
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2015, 07:43:11 pm »
Thanks Jaf. 

I'm glad you're running your medication choices past your doctor.  Good luck!  It sounds like you're doing well, all things considered.
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F/53 yr
diagnosed 1995
Genotype 1a
ALT: 58 AST: 39 ALK: 105
Viral load 4,201,950 IU/ml
Fibroscan 6.5 (F1-F2) Fibrosure 0.36 (F1-F2)
Treatment-naive
After 3 denials, finally approved!
Harvoni 12 wks - start date 9/15/15
4 wk labs 10/14/15
ALT: 12 AST: 16 ALK: 85
HCV Not Detected!!!
8 wk labs 11/10/15
ALT: 13  AST: 15  ALK: 77
12 wk (EOT!) labs 12/8/15
ALT: 11 AST: 15 ALK: 78
HCV Not Detected!!!
10wk posttx labs 2/11/16
ALT: 22 AST: 17 ALK: 61
HCV Not Detected!! SVR10!!!
SVR10 (99.7% Cured!!!)
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