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What Causes Easy Bruising On Arm After Treating Hepatitis-C?

i took solvaldi and ribovarin for my Hep C which is now gone. in 2008 i received a liver transplant. Right now the Hep C is zero. and I m feeling great. My question is that I bruise easily on my arms, is this a result of my meds that i was on.? Thank You Doctor
Sun, 29 Nov 2020
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Hello,

Ribavarin and Sovaldi both can cause bruising of the skin. The bruising is probably a result of the medicines which you took earlier. The side effects will fade away with time.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vakul Aren, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Easy Bruising On Arm After Treating Hepatitis-C?

Hello, Ribavarin and Sovaldi both can cause bruising of the skin. The bruising is probably a result of the medicines which you took earlier. The side effects will fade away with time. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vakul Aren, General & Family Physician