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An increase in weekly warfarin dose ranging from 14\u201367% was required, with changes in warfarin doses starting 2\u20133 weeks after ledipasvir\/sofosbuvir initiation. Two patients required dose reductions after HCV treatment completion, whereas the other two did not. Use of the Drug Interaction Probability Scale indicated that the interaction between warfarin and ledipasvir\/sofosbuvir was doubtful (score of 1 [two patients]) or possible (score of 4 [two patients]). The mechanism of this interaction is unknown but may be related to improvements in hepatic function during HCV treatment.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>To our knowledge, this is the first case series describing a possible drug interaction between warfarin and ledipasvir\/sofosbuvir (with or without ribavirin). Close monitoring is warranted when ledipasvir\/sofosbuvir is initiated in patients receiving anticoagulation therapy with warfarin, especially those with evidence of cirrhosis prior to treatment. This is particularly important in the first month after starting treatment and the first month after completion. 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