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Viekirax side effect?

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Has anyone taking Viekirax Pak (without ribavirin) noticed that their urine is darker and has a stronger smell? I've mentioned this to the nurse when going in for my first two checkups but neither seem to be worried about it or make any comment.

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Tess74

Hi, I'm on viekirax exviera & did have that at first, mainly first thing in the morning, I found drinking lots and lots of water sorted it out for me. Good luck with the treatment

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Thanks, it does seem to be worse in the morning. I've cut back on caffeine and try to remember to keep drinking water but sometimes I'm forgetful.

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ya I often have to remind myself to drink water too. I've actually up'ed my daily coffee intake, I heard it's good for the liver

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H1ghtower

Its bad not good i,m told

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Penyfai

Hi yes, I had this when I started taking it in the morning. Like Tess says lots of water helps and I found the drugs made me thirsty anyway. The good news is that since I finished he treatment  my hep c is undetectable. So hang on in there.

Thanks, it's reassuring to know that other people had the same experience. Part of my blood test results from week 4 have come back showing my liver and kidneys are normal, so that's a relief.

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