“…278,[288][289][290]295,296 For other genotypes (4,5,6,7,8), the results are less well defined: they appear to be better than for genotype 1 but not as good as for genotypes 2 and 3. 297,298 The treatment is associated with numerous adverse effects, and 10% to 14% of patients discontinue therapy because of an adverse event, most commonly psychiatric symptoms or severe anemia. 278,299 Persons with advanced cirrhosis are less likely to have a response to treatment, which highlights the importance of initiating treatment before advanced liver disease develops.…”