Are my side affects of harvoni treatment normal?

[Tabby02]

Hi I am a 38 year old female on my fourth week harvoni treatment. My mind is racing it feels like I have to do something but I can't seem to get it done. I have not wanted to do the things I enjoy I actually pulled back and I want to be alone. I'm experiencing aggravation irritation. I have two jobs and I work 44 hours a week and it feels like I'm sleeping to work sleeping to work. My menstruation is two weeks early. I am also a recovering addict and the tools that I'm trying to use to slow my head down are not working like sitting in silence read in the Bible taking walks. I have also gone back to the gym nothing excessive just speed walking. Does anyone have any ideas if this is normal?

[ianvit]

Hello, you should contact a psichotherapist for help, he will help along with your doctor find the right solution.

[flyinlynn]

I don’t think  Tabby02 needs a psychotherapist. Possibly a counselor to help through this rough patch. Psychotherapy seems to me a high level of intervention for feelings of irritation and some stress.

[ianvit]

Perhaps you are right, but we personally do not know the person ("a recovering addict") with his initial psychological status, so an expert (psichotherapist) must understand problems patient so that there is no deterioration.

[flyinlynn]

True just going by what they reported as their concerns. And many folks did report at sort of hyperenergized feeling like too much coffee which some enjoyed the extra energy others did not. Many counselors can provide great counseling usually Psychotherapists are reserved for those with deep psychological problems.

Are you in the US? Do they spell Psychotherapist differently in other countries?

[ianvit]

No, I'm not from the US, I'm from Ukraine. It is not a problem.

[flyinlynn]

Many people experience what we called the Harvoni High. Most felt like it was like drinking too much coffee. I myself kind of enjoyed the extra energy but others found it disturbing. You will likely become more used to the medicine the longer you are taking it.

Wishing you a successful treatment.

[Tabby02]

Thanks

[Bradtexas]

Yes, I felt basically the same. I was emotional was thinking about death all the way thru. Tired and took a lot of naps when I could. Hope they are gonna give you 12 weeks, I took 8 and mine is back. Drink water and no booze. I changed my eating habits big time. Chicken and fish and vegtables. No sugar

[Tabby02]

OK thanks so much im at my 4 week check up right now. Great idea on changing diet.