Epclusa and Dapsone drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Epclusa (sofosbuvir; velpatasvir) and Dapsone (dapsone). Common drug interactions include transplant rejection among females and renal impairment among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Epclusa and Dapsone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Epclusa?

Epclusa has active ingredients of sofosbuvir; velpatasvir. eHealthMe is studying from 12,120 Epclusa users. Check the latest studies of Epclusa.

What is Dapsone?

Dapsone has active ingredients of dapsone. It is often used in dermatitis herpetiformis. eHealthMe is studying from 11,732 Dapsone users. Check the latest studies of Dapsone.



On Jun, 27, 2026

6 people who take Epclusa and Dapsone together, and have interactions are studied.

Epclusa and Dapsone drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Epclusa and Dapsone, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Transplant rejection (a transplant material is not worked)
  2. Aphasia (damage to the parts of the brain that control language)
  3. Balance disorder
  4. Blood fibrinogen decreased
  5. Cardiorenal syndrome (kidney failure and heart failure)
  6. Cryoglobulinaemia (blood contains large amounts of cryoglobulins - proteins)
  7. Diastolic dysfunction
  8. Dysarthria (speech disorder)
  9. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  10. Glomerulonephritis (a group of conditions that affect parts of the kidneys called glomeruli)

male:

  1. Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)
  2. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)
  4. Hyperkalaemia (damage to or disease of the kidney)
  5. Rib fracture
  6. Anxiety
  7. Blood creatinine increased
  8. Bone density decreased
  9. Emotional distress
  10. Joint injury

What are the common drug interactions of Epclusa and Dapsone, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)
  2. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  3. Anxiety
  4. Blood creatinine increased
  5. Bone density decreased
  6. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)
  7. Emotional distress
  8. Hyperkalaemia (damage to or disease of the kidney)
  9. Joint injury
  10. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)

60+:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Blood creatinine increased
  4. Bone density decreased
  5. Emotional distress
  6. Joint injury
  7. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  8. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  9. Pain
  10. Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sofosbuvir; velpatasvir and dapsone (the active ingredients of Epclusa and Dapsone, respectively), and Epclusa and Dapsone (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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