US Department of Veterans Affairs,Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards

This information sheet discusses hepatitis C, a viral infection that affects the liver. It answers the questions, why should one disclose a diagnosis of hepatitis C, who should be told and when, and what sorts of things to say. It also states where to get more information on hepatitis C.

This workbook is designed for patient's use throughout treatment with triple therapy--pegylated interferon, ribavirin, and boceprevir. The workbook explains triple therapy, how and when to take medications, what to do if you miss a dose, the length of treatment, if treament does not work, treatment tracks and which you should follow, and dealing with side effects. It provides sample medication schedules, a viral load chart, the notes to bring to the provider, and treatment visit schedule.