Be sure that your doctor knows about both diseases. Many more people have Hep C than have HIV, but they may not know it. Hep C infection can go on for years and damage the liver before causing any obvious problems. HIV infection makes Hep C worse. Hep C damages the liver, which can make it harder to take HIV medications.
Early treatment works better.
Treatment of people who have both HCV and HIV is complicated. These people should find a doctor who is familiar with both diseases.