Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) + Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir
Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir brand name: Vosevi.
We found no known interaction between Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the label for Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir states a food rule worth keeping to, and the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir
We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.
No Known Interaction Found
We did not find a documented interaction between Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir and Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.
Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) at all — not against Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.
If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) safety at a glance
Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Some Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir Products Have a Food Rule — Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir says to take it with food. If you take Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir with a meal where the label says to.
This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.
( 2.1 ) Recommended dosage: One tablet (400 mg of sofosbuvir, 100 mg of velpatasvir, and 100 mg of voxilaprevir) taken orally once daily with food.
From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›
A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir
This page covers Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir page lists 173 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Grapefruit (major), St. John's Wort (major), Acacia Rigidula (moderate) and Adrafinil (moderate).
By severity: 3 major · 130 moderate · 40 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir page
“Vosevi (sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, and voxilaprevir) cures hepatitis C over a single short course, and that is exactly why I would be genuinely careful with supplements while taking it. Anything that drags its blood levels down can cost you the cure itself.”
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Where Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir Sit Against Everything Else
Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.
#1,375 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#545 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.
Where does our data come from?
- Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
- Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 27, 2026. The Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
- What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
About Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb)
What is Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb)?
- Weight loss and fat burning
- Boosting energy on a ketogenic diet
- Athletic and exercise performance
- Mental focus and clarity
- Reducing 'keto flu' symptoms
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is a ketone body your liver naturally makes when carbs are low, and it is sold as a supplement marketed for weight loss, energy, and athletic performance. Despite bold marketing claims, human evidence that BHB supplements help with weight loss or performance is limited and mixed. If you want to try it, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first, especially if you have kidney, heart, or blood pressure concerns.
Not applicable (a ketone body made by the body or produced as a synthetic salt) · Capsules, powders, drink mixes (often as BHB salts bound to sodium, calcium, magnesium, or potassium; also BHB esters)
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) record says about it on its own.
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb): dosing
There is no official, standardized dose of BHB. Products vary widely in how much BHB they contain and which minerals they are paired with.The best approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed them. Many people start with a smaller amount to see how their stomach reacts before using more.Because mineral content matters, check how much sodium, calcium, magnesium, or potassium each serving provides.
From our Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, and Voxilaprevir
What Is Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, and Voxilaprevir Used For?
Brand name: Vosevi
Vosevi is used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in adults without cirrhosis (liver scarring) or with compensated cirrhosis (mild liver scarring, Child-Pugh A). It is specifically for people who have already tried an HCV treatment that did not fully work.
Vosevi is approved for adults with HCV genotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 who were previously treated with a regimen containing an NS5A inhibitor. It is also approved for adults with genotype 1a or 3 who were previously treated with sofosbuvir without an NS5A inhibitor. Note: Vosevi has not been shown to offer additional benefit over sofosbuvir/velpatasvir for adults with genotype 1b, 2, 4, 5, or 6 who received sofosbuvir without an NS5A inhibitor.
Other Drugs & Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb)
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) list.
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) References
The 6 references that drive our Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
- Gautschi M, Weisstanner C, Slotboom J, Nava E, Zürcher T, Nuoffer JM. Highly efficient ketone body treatment in multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency-related leukodystrophy. Pediatr Res. 2015;77(1-1):91-8. PubMed
- Van Rijt WJ, Heiner-Fokkema MR, du Marchie Sarvaas GJ, et al. Favorable outcome after physiologic dose of sodium-D,L-3-hydroxybutyrate in severe MADD. Pediatrics. 2014;134(4):e1224-8.
- Clarke K, Tchabanenko K, Pawlosky R, et al. Kinetics, safety and tolerability of (R)-3-hydroxybutyl (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate in healthy adult subjects. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2012;63(3):401-8. PubMed
- Gross EC, Sandor P, Fischer D. Preliminary data on exogenous ketone bodies in migraine prevention. Cephalalgia 2017; 37(1S) 52-171.
- Evans M, Patchett E, Nally R, Kearns R, Larney M, Egan B. Effect of acute ingestion of β-hydroxybutyrate salts on the response to graded exercise in trained cyclists. Eur J Sport Sci. 2018;18(3):376-86.
- Malhi MS, Duerson F, Salabei JK, Okonoboh P. Starvation Ketoacidosis Induced by Ketogenic Diet and Consumption of Ketone Supplement. Cureus. 2021;13(6):e15778. Published 2021 Jun 20. PubMed
Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.
Taking Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) with Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir?
Do Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir have any of the same side effects?
Should I take Beta-hydroxybutyrate (bhb) and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir at the same time of day?
Does Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir interact with any supplements?
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