Treating
Hep C

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So Many Reasons to Get Cured

Today’s Hep C treatments have cure rates of 95% or higher, without the harsh side effects of previous medicines.

Even people who couldn’t cure their Hep C with previous medicines may have success with today’s treatments.

Hep C treatments work in different ways and are not all the same. Your healthcare professional will determine which treatment is right for you.

Cure means the Hep C virus is not detected in the blood when measured 3 months after treatment is completed.

Today’s Hep C Treatments

Cure rates of
95% or higher
Some common side effects are headache and tiredness
12 weeks or less of treatment needed for most people
Taken by mouth—not an injection

Choosing the Right Treatment for You

If you’re worried about getting treated because you’ve heard of high costs, side effects, or other reasons, tell your healthcare professional about your concerns. Together, you can discuss several different Hep C treatment options that are available.

It’s important to understand their key differences, benefits, and risks, and choose one that fits your individual needs.

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IN RECOVERY

SEE A TREATMENT OPTION

The 5 Steps to Being Cured:

01

Talk to Your Healthcare Professional

02

Understand Treatment Options

03

Find Out What Kind of Coverage You Have

04

Begin Treatment

05

Get Your Results

Talk to Your Healthcare Professional

Tell your healthcare professional that you want to treat your Hep C.

If they can’t treat you, ask to be referred to a healthcare professional who specializes in Hep C, such as a gastroenterologist, hepatologist, or infectious disease expert.

Understand Treatment Options

Your healthcare professional may run additional tests to learn more about your Hep C and how it’s affecting your liver.

After you discuss the different treatment options, you and your healthcare professional will choose the right treatment for you.

Find Out What Kind of Coverage You Have

Think you can’t afford to get treated? Hep C treatments are covered by most private health insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare plans.

Your healthcare professional will work with your insurance company to identify your coverage and possible financial support options.

Begin Treatment

Once you start treatment, the medication will most likely be filled through a specialty pharmacy. They typically send medications directly to you or your healthcare professional instead of a local pharmacy.

During the course of treatment, your healthcare professional may check in with you to ensure that treatment is working as it should.

Get Your Results

Three months after treatment is completed, your healthcare professional will run a blood test to ensure your Hep C has been cured.

 

Specialty Pharmacy: A specialty pharmacy is a pharmacy that provides medications for people living with serious health conditions.

 
 

Gastroenterologist: A doctor who specializes in diseases of the digestive system. The digestive system includes the stomach, intestines, and other organs, including the liver. Since Hep C can cause liver damage, people with Hep C are often treated by gastroenterologists.

 
 

Hepatologist: A hepatologist is a doctor who treats and manages problems with the liver.

 

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