Sovaldi Benefits & Uses

Sovaldi is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis C

Sovaldi Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin

Sovaldi Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sovaldi is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Insomnia
Weakness
Chills
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Diarrhoea
Irritability

Common

Fatigue

Sovaldi Related Warnings

Is the use of Sovaldi safe for pregnant women?

Sovaldi has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Sovaldi safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Sovaldi for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Sovaldi on the Kidneys?

Sovaldi rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sovaldi on the Liver?

Sovaldi is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Sovaldi on the Heart?

Using Sovaldi does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Sovaldi with Other Drugs

Sovaldi should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Fosphenytoin

Moderate

Atazanavir

Carbamazepine

Mild

Itraconazole

Sovaldi Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sovaldi unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
HIV/AIDS
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Sovaldi

Is this Sovaldi habit forming or addictive?

Sovaldi does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Sovaldi. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Sovaldi only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Sovaldi in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Sovaldi Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sovaldi

Taking Sovaldi with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sovaldi

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Sovaldi with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sovaldi® (sofosbuvir)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1149-1150

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sovaldi® (sofosbuvir)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1149-1150

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