How is hepatitis C treated?

A clinician confirms active infection and checks liver health before choosing an antiviral combination. Tests may include a Liver Function Test and blood tests that identify the virus and guide medicine selection. Previous treatment, other medicines, pregnancy, and liver scarring can affect the plan. Fatigue or jaundice may occur, but symptoms do not show reliably whether treatment has worked.

Book a GP Consultation or specialist appointment to discuss testing. Take each tablet as prescribed and tell the treatment team about every medicine, supplement, or recreational substance because interactions can matter. Avoid sharing needles, razors, or toothbrushes, and cover blood-contaminated cuts. Keep follow-up tests even if you feel well, so the team can assess the response.

Contact the treatment team if you miss doses, develop a suspected medicine reaction, or cannot keep tablets down. Seek urgent help for breathing trouble, facial swelling, collapse, confusion, or severe dehydration. New jaundice, abdominal swelling, unusual bleeding, or marked sleepiness needs prompt assessment, particularly when liver disease is known.

Ask which tests confirm active hepatitis C, whether a Liver Function Test is needed, which antiviral combination suits you, and how interactions will be managed. Clarify the dosing schedule, follow-up tests, missed-dose advice, and how the team will check the virus after treatment.