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Viekira Pak™ (ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and ritonavir tablets; dasabuvir tablets)

What types of adverse reactions were reported when taking Viekira Pak™?

In clinical studies, those receiving Viekira Pak™ with ribavirin, the most commonly reported adverse reactions (>10% of subjects) were fatigue, nausea, pruritus (severe itching), other skin reactions, insomnia and asthenia (weakness).

In subjects receiving Viekira Pak™ without ribavirin, the most commonly reported adverse reactions ( ≥5% of subjects) were nausea, pruritus and insomnia.

Last Updated: May 2015

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