Sorry folks for the Confusion

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

There seems to be some confusion regarding when and how to take the

Ribavirin while on Treatment.

The inserts from the companies who manufacture Ribavirin state that

it should be taken in 2 doses, 12 hours apart every day to keep the

blood levels stable and not give the virus a break in order to

replicate.

There is a person who was stating that it is ok to take the meds

anytime during the day and even could take all the meds in ONE dose.

That could be harmful and could reduce the chance of SVR. WE are

responsible to give out the most up to date accurate info, which we

are trying to do.

Our standing on this issue is that one should take their meds twice a

day 12 hours apart. THAT is what the manufacture says, what most

docs, RN's and other health care who truely know this virus state.

IF you want to do your meds in any other cycle, please talk with your

own doc and do what he says.. but understand that if you do it

differently than what the protocol calls for, you may risk your

treatment out come. We will always strive to give out ACCURATE Info

here and we will stop the posting of anyone who is trying to argue

the point with inaccurate info.

Can we move on to other issues now? Please?

This is a great group and we want to get back to supporting one

another!

hugs

jax