If your hepatitis C makes you feel tired, you’ve got ways to fight back. Try these tips to keep fatigue from putting the brakes on the activities you love.

1. If your hepatitis C makes
you feel tired, you’ve
got ways to fight back.
Try these tips to keep
fatigue from putting the
brakes on the activities
you love.

2. Pace yourself. You may have days when you feel fine
and others when you’re just too tired to do things you
normally do. Listen to your body and give yourself some
downtime when you need it.
Don’t drink. Alcohol is not only a danger to your liver
— it also makes you tired.
Eat smaller meals, more often. Instead of larger
breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, this dining style gives
your body and brain a regular supply of fuel. Make sure
to keep it healthy, with lots of fruits, vegetables, and
whole grains. Fatty, fried, and processed foods zap your
energy.

3. Exercise. It sounds hard when you’re already tired, but
moving around actually gives you energy. It boosts your
mood, too.
If your doctor gives you the green light, start with a 10-
minute walk, and build up to 30 minutes of moderate
activity on most days of the week.
Manage stress. Try yoga, meditation, or other relaxation
techniques on a regular basis. Or simply make time for
things you enjoy.

4. Get enough rest. You might find your hep
C medicine makes it hard to sleep. Try these
tips to get better shut-eye:
• Don’t watch TV (or text or read) in bed.
• Go to sleep and get up at the same time
every day.
• Keep your bedroom cool and quiet.
• Don’t drink caffeine late in the day.
• If you still can’t sleep, talk to your doctor.
Sleeping pills may give you some short-
term help.
If you still can’t sleep, talk to your doctor.
Sleeping pills may give you some short-term help.

5. For more information on the hepatitis C
medications or to get in touch with the
Sunny Pharma team, log onto their website
at http://www.sunnypharma.org/ or contact
them through email at
info@sunnypharma.org.