Does Simeprevir Interact with Ledipasvir And Sofosbuvir?
CDI records a unknown classification for Simeprevir and Ledipasvir And Sofosbuvir. The stored summary is: 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 record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- 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