What are the treatment options for hepatitis C?

A GP Consultation can arrange initial testing and referral when needed. A clinician may confirm active infection, review liver function, check for other infections, and consider previous treatment, pregnancy, medicines, and the condition of the liver. Different antiviral combinations suit different situations. The aim is to clear the virus and reduce the chance of ongoing liver inflammation. Do not stop prescribed tablets without advice, even if you feel well.

Attend appointments and give a complete list of medicines, supplements, and recreational substances because interactions can affect antiviral choices. A Liver Function Test may help assess the liver before or during care. Take treatment exactly as prescribed and keep follow-up testing, which checks whether the virus has cleared. Avoid sharing needles, razors, or toothbrushes, and do not donate blood while infection is being assessed or treated.

Seek prompt medical advice for yellowing skin, increasing abdominal swelling, vomiting that prevents fluids, unusual bleeding, confusion, or severe abdominal pain. Get urgent help for collapse or severe confusion. Contact your prescriber quickly if you develop a concerning reaction or cannot keep antiviral tablets down, since missed doses may affect the treatment plan.

Ask which test confirms active infection, which antiviral combination is suitable, whether any current medicine interacts with it, and when follow-up testing will show whether treatment worked.