Olysio® (simeprevir)
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What types of adverse reactions were reported when taking Olysio®?
UPDATE: Janssen Therapeutics discontinued Olysio effective May 25, 2018.
In clinical studies, the most common adverse reactions occurring in more than 20% of participants include:
- rash, including photosensitivity, pruritus (severe itching) and nausea during the first 12 weeks of treatment in participants receiving Olysio® with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin.
- those receiving Olysio® with sofosbuvir during the 12 or 24 weeks of treatment experienced fatigue, headache and nausea.
Last Updated: May 2018
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