Hepatitis C treatment side effects and support?!
Question:
Hepatitis C treatment side effects and support?
Does anyone know side effects of being treated for Hepatitis C? I heard it drops your seratonin levels and causes you to be depressed, some even to the point of suicide?
What are some side effects of being treated for Hep. C, and how can I comfort a loved one who is being treated for it?
Answers:
The meds do cause depression. I did treatment and cleared the virus..I also was on anti-depressants during treatment..
You MUST be honest with your doctor so they can keep you or your friend 'level' while on treatment.
yes you can so depressed you may contemplate suicide..you must be mentally stable..do not let your friend not tell the docs if she is feeling too depressed..for almost every side effect from treatment there is something available to fix it
'the combo guide' link its a bit out dated, being it was written during the 3x a week therapy, but the side effects are the same pretty much..its a very helpful tool