Lysine + Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir
Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir brand name: Vosevi.
We found no known interaction between Lysine 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.
Lysine 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 Lysine 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.
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.
Lysine safety at a glance
Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Why No Interaction Is Listed for Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir is filed under 9 classifications — including cytochrome p450 2b6 (cyp2b6) substrates, cytochrome p450 2c8 (cyp2c8) substrates, cytochrome p450 1a2 (cyp1a2) substrates. Lysine has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being 5-ht4 agonists (minor) — and none of Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir’s classifications are among them.
Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.
Lysine Does Interact With Other Medications
Lysine has 1 minor known drug interaction in our database — Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
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Some Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir Products Have a Food Rule — Lysine 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 Lysine 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 Lysine 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.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
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Taking Lysine as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 3,540 real supplement products containing Lysine, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Lysine. Even though Lysine itself has no known interaction with Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Lysine 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.
#68 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#313 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 Lysine reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Lysine 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 Lysine
What is Lysine?
- Cold sores (herpes labialis)
- Genital herpes outbreaks
- Supporting protein and collagen formation
- Calcium absorption support
- General nutritional supplement
Lysine is an essential amino acid your body cannot make on its own, so it must come from food or supplements. People most often take extra lysine to try to prevent or shorten cold sores, but the evidence is mixed and far from conclusive. For most healthy people who eat enough protein, supplements are likely unnecessary, but they are generally considered low-risk at typical doses.
Amino acid (L-lysine) · Tablets, capsules, powder, topical creams (often combined with other ingredients)
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Lysine is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Lysine record says about it on its own.
Lysine: dosing
There is no single official supplement dose of lysine for any health condition, and a truly standardized dose has not been established for uses like cold sores. Products vary widely in how much they contain.The best approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed the recommended amount.
From our Lysine 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 who do not have cirrhosis or who have compensated cirrhosis (mild liver scarring that is still functioning). It is specifically for people who have already been treated with an HCV regimen before and need a different option.
Vosevi is approved for adults with HCV genotype 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 who previously took a medicine that included an NS5A inhibitor. It is also approved for adults with genotype 1a or 3 who previously took sofosbuvir without an NS5A inhibitor.
Other Drugs & Lysine
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Lysine — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
No drugs match “”.
1 interaction
No interaction 2,828 drugs checked — show the list
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,828 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Lysine list.
Lysine References
The 7 references that drive our Lysine 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.
- Thein DJ, Hurt WC. Lysine as a prophylactic agent in the treatment of recurrent herpes simplex labialis. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1984;58:659-66. PubMed
- McCune MA, Perry HO, Muller SA, O'Fallon WM. Treatment of recurrent herpes simplex infections with L-lysine monohydrochloride. Cutis 1984;34:366-73.
- DiGiovanna JJ, Blank H. Failure of lysine in frequently recurrent herpes simplex infection. Treatment and prophylaxis. Arch Dermatol 1984;120:48-51. DOI
- Milman N, Scheibel J, Jessen O. Lysine prophylaxis in recurrent herpes simplex labialis: a double-blind, controlled crossover study. Acta Derm Venereol 1980;60:85-7.
- Griffith RS, Walsh DE, Myrmel KH, et al. Success of L-lysine therapy in frequently recurrent herpes simplex infection. Treatment and prophylaxis. Dermatologica 1987;175:183-90. DOI
- Lo JC, Chertow GM, Rennke H, Seifter JL. Fanconi's syndrome and tubulointerstitial nephritis in association with L-lysine ingestion. Am J Kidney Dis 1996;28:614-7. PubMed
- Smriga M, Torii K. L-Lysine acts like a partial serotonin receptor 4 antagonist and inhibits serotonin-mediated intestinal pathologies and anxiety in rats. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003 Dec 23;100(26):15370-5.
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 Lysine and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Lysine with Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir?
Do Lysine and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir have any of the same side effects?
Should I take Lysine and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir at the same time of day?
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Does Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir interact with any supplements?
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