I thought I would always be dealing
with Hep C NOW I KNOW
EPCLUSA was the right Hep C cure for me

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EPCLUSA®

sofosbuvir / velpatasvir

400mg/100 mg tablets

For adults with chronic Hep C genotype 1-6 without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis. Prescription only.

Keep watching for Important Safety Information including Important Warning on Hepatitis B reactivation.

BUTCH:

My name is Butch. I’m from Louisville, Kentucky, and I manage a warehouse. I’m as happy as can be when I’m at home, hanging out with my family and friends, washing my car, cutting my grass, stuff like that.

I was diagnosed with Hepatitis C back in, I believe, 2010. First, my wife was diagnosed with it and, um, when she came home, she explained to me what the doctor told her, and it’d be a good idea for me to go in and be tested. So, um, I made an appointment, and I went in…

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Butch

Cured with EPCLUSA

Cure means the Hep C virus is not detected in the blood when measured three months after treatment is completed.

BUTCH:

…and I was tested, and I seen that I had Hepatitis C, too.

I tried Interferon as part of my treatment for Hep C. That was the standard back then. But, um, the side effects were too much for me, and I had to stop taking it.

After I failed Interferon, I was thinking there’s nothing that can be done, and it was something that I was just going to have to live with.

It was always in the back of my mind. With my Hep C, I had no symptoms, but, um, I was scared I might pass it on to one of my kids, and I worried that it might catch up to me as I got older. I knew I needed to take care of myself and treat my Hep C.

Then, one day I started seeing ads for EPCLUSA. That got me thinking. I should get treatment for my Hep C, and I shouldn’t put it off. I went to the doctor. They did blood work. I found out I was genotype 2.

My doctor said EPCLUSA would be a good option for me because it treats all types of chronic Hep C.

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Before starting EPCLUSA, your doctor will test if you have had hepatitis B, which may flare up, and could cause serious liver problems during and after treatment.

BUTCH:

He said it could be taken with or without food and I only had to take it for 12 weeks, rather than injections with Interferon. I was happy to know EPCLUSA was not like Interferon.

I have a great relationship with my doctor, and I really trusted his opinion.

My doctor and I talked about any other kind of medications that I was taking that might interact with EPCLUSA.

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EPCLUSA and certain medicines may affect each other, or cause side effect.

BUTCH:

We also went over the common side effects of EPCLUSA like headache and tiredness.

After all that time, I wanted to be cured of my Hep C and put it behind me.

The cost of treatment almost turned me away from it. With the co-pay coupon, it made it affordable for me.

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Pay as little as $5 per co-pay.

Restrictions apply. See terms & conditions.

BUTCH:

I took EPCLUSA every morning right after I got out of the shower. I took it with my other medications.

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Talk to your doctor about any other medicines you are taking.

BUTCH:

For me, it was easy to remember to take one more pill as part of my routine.

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Store EPCLUSA tablets below 86°F (30°C).

BUTCH:

Then, I had my follow up appointment, and the blood work showed that it was completely gone. I was cured of my Hep C.

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EPCLUSA’s 98% cure rate is based on studies of genotype 1-6 patients without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis.

BUTCH:

It was a big relief. It was like a burden off my shoulders. I mean, I was probably the happiest guy around town. I was like, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?” I wish I would have cured my Hep C with EPCLUSA sooner.

My wife was cured with EPCLUSA as well. We were totally thrilled!

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Tee

Cured with EPCLUSA

ANNOUNCER:

Before starting EPCLUSA, your doctor will test if you have had hepatitis B, which may flare up and could cause serious liver problems, during and after treatment.

Tell your doctor if you have had hepatitis B, other liver or kidney problems, HIV, or other medical conditions…

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If you have ever had hepatitis B, it may flare up and could cause serious or life-threatening liver problems.

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…and all medicines you take, including herbal supplements. Taking amiodarone with EPCLUSA may cause a serious slowing of your heart rate.

Common side effects include headache and tiredness.

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EPCLUSA and certain medicines may affect each other, or cause side effects.

BUTCH:

I want people to know that you can do something about Hep C.

No matter how long ago you was diagnosed – even if you don’t have any symptoms – you shouldn’t put it off.

EPCLUSA was definitely my kind of cure.

Ask your doctor if EPCLUSA could be your kind of cure.

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Talk to your doctor or call 1-844-4-EPCLUSA (1-844-437-2587) for more information.

EPCLUSA®

sofosbuvir / velpatasvir

400 mg/100 mg tablets

Please see Important Facts for Important Warning on hepatitis B reactivation on EPCLUSA.com.

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