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If you have hepatitis C and are enrolled in Texas Medicaid, talk to your health care provider about medicines that can help.
Hepatitis C is a serious viral infection. Many people who get hepatitis C may not feel sick at first. If the virus is not treated, it can damage your liver, make you feel tired all the time, and increase your chance of developing diabetes and other medical conditions. For many people, hepatitis C is treated and cured with an eight-to-12-week course of medication.
Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) are used to treat adults and children 3 years old and older with chronic hepatitis C. These drugs can help many people, regardless of how long they’ve had the virus or the damage it has caused.
Direct-acting antivirals are usually taken for eight weeks but can be taken longer as decided by your health care provider. Your health care provider can prescribe medication for the whole length of your treatment, so you do not need to ask for refills.
If you have hepatitis C and are enrolled in Texas Medicaid, talk to your health care provider to find out if DAA treatment is right for you.