Hepatitis C Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Hepatitis C treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is usually treated with combined therapy, consisting of :
- Interferon-given by injection
- Ribavirin -given orally
These medications can cause difficult side effects. They also have limited success rates.
In unsuccessful cases, chronic hepatitis C can cause cirrhosis (scarring) and serious liver damage. A liver transplant may be needed.
If you are diagnosed with hepatitis C, follow your doctor's instructions.
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