Excess Weight Gain After Cure of Hepatitis C Infection with Direct-Acting Antivirals

ConclusionWeight gain is common after DAA treatment, even among those who are overweight or obese prior to treatment. Major predictors include age, baseline weight, alcohol, cirrhosis, and SVR. Everyone receiving DAAs should be counseled against weight gain with a particular emphasis among those at higher risk.
Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research