Compare Olysio vs. Copegus
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Treats hepatitis C infection.
Olysio (simeprevir) is effective in treating chronic hepatitis C, but it must be used with other antiviral medicines.
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Upsides
- Most people who take Olysio (simeprevir) together with other antiviral medicines have good results, with no signs of virus found in their blood three months later.
- Unlike some other hepatitis C medications, you can take Olysio (simeprevir) even if you are taking an acid reflux medication.
- Can take Olysio (simeprevir) for a shorter amount of time than other hepatitis C medications.
- Has less side effects than some hepatitis C medications.
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Downsides
- There's no generic available, so it can be very expensive.
- Olysio (simeprevir) should not be used alone, it must be used together with other antiviral medicines.
- There are many interactions between Olysio (simeprevir) and other drugs and herbal supplements. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new medications.
- Olysio (simeprevir) can cause a rash if you're out in the sun, so you'll have to use sunblock or wear protective clothing.
- Olysio (simeprevir) only works with one specific type of hepatitis C, unlike others that treat all 6 types.
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Used for
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplant - Respiratory syncytial virus infection Hepatitis C
- Chronic
- Combination therapy in interferon alfa-naive patients with compensated liver disease - HIV infection Hepatitis C
- Chronic
- With compensated liver disease Respiratory syncytial virus infection
- Herpes simplex Influenza Viral hemorrhagic fever
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
- Liquid
- Inhaler
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Side effects
5possible side effects
- Rash28%
- Itchy skin22%
- Nausea22%
- Muscle pain16%
- Trouble breathing12%
The Copegus (Ribavirin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Hepatitis B reactivation
- History of hepatitis B infection
- Slow heart rate
- Amiodarone
- Beta blockers
- Heart disease
- Liver disease
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin
- St. John's wort
- Ribavirin combination treatment
- Taking ribavirin with Olysio (simeprevir)
- Skin problems
- Taking Olysio (simeprevir) in combination with rivabirin and peg-interferon alfa
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