What is Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is a viral disease that leads to inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus transmitted primarily by contaminated blood and is often associated with transfusion and IV drug abuse. However, in some case the source of hepatitis C is unknown.
What do patients take to treat Hepatitis C and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Peginterferon alfa 2a
(Pegasys)
|
3 |
These charts show data from Hepatitis C patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Hepatitis C at PatientsLikeMe?
- 282 patients have this condition
- 15 New patients joined this month
- 87 say Hepatitis C is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 51% | Females |
|---|---|
| 49% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 5 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 14 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 15 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 19 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 6 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 136 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from Hepatitis C patients who have completed their condition history