Hep C Discussion Forum

Hi - when I started on Viekira Pak with Ribavirin in June (24 weeks) I was good for the first 3 weeks of treatment then side affects kicked in at the same time as I got a bronchial infection.

I was very unwell for around 6 weeks until the bronchial infection cleared. Side effects were mostly nausea and I was very tired and weak. After 12 weeks I also had itching skin, poor sleep, racing heart and generally miserable.

The last month was the worst, as well as the above I got a sinus infection, water retention, was totally hyped, 4-5 hrs sleep max and very miserable.

Finished treatment 11 days ago, much better now, sleeping well, no longer hyped and not miserable, however, I am very tired (from Ribavirin I believe), heart still races sometimes and I still get itchy skin.

The worst is I have had a sinus headache for 7 of the 11 days.

Has anyone else had sinus headaches?

I do get them occasionally, but not persistent ones like this. I don't think it is infected this time. I want to know if this is common post treatment or if there is something going on with me.

Thanks for your help