Does Simeprevir Interact with Ledipasvir And Sofosbuvir?
Simeprevir and Ledipasvir And Sofosbuvir have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. HCV Products: simeprevir ↑ ledipasvir ↑ simeprevir Concentrations of ledipasvir and simeprevir are increased when simeprevir is coadministered with ledipasvir. Coadministration of HARVONI with simeprevir is not recommended. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Ledipasvir And Sofosbuvir Class
- Hepatitis C Virus NS5A Inhibitor
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Simeprevir and your doctor is considering prescribing Ledipasvir And Sofosbuvir (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider