FAQ Category: Current Treatment of Hepatitis C

Costs vary. In the U.S., branded regimens may cost $20,000+, while in countries with generic versions, the price can be as low as $300. WHO supports expanding access globally.

Generally, DAAs are postponed until after delivery due to limited safety data. Supportive care is provided during pregnancy, and mothers are treated afterward.

If you are cured (SVR achieved), the same infection will not return. However, you can be reinfected if exposed again. Preventive steps are vital.

Yes, but they are usually mild—headache, tiredness, and nausea. Compared to older interferon-based regimens, side effects are dramatically reduced.

Most people only need 8–12 weeks of daily tablets. Those with advanced cirrhosis or previous treatment failure may require up to 24 weeks.

The current treatment of Hepatitis C with DAAs is more than 95% effective. This means almost every patient can achieve a complete cure, confirmed through blood tests after therapy.