Re: Question about the new pill Incivek?

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Yes. All 3 medications are taken for the fist 3 months then pegalated interferon and ribaviron for 48 weeks total (unless doctor shortens treatment). To: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 2:34 AM Subject: Question about the new pill

Incivek?

Evening Ladies and Gents,

After reading a couple of the previous posts about this pill, must it be taken along with the interferon and ribavirin?

Just a little info on myself:

Male, 54 years old, contracted the dragon after a blood transfusion in 1976 from a car accident. Both femurs were broken. After open surgery to reset the bones, (not sure if donor plasma was used during the surgery or not), but at some point, an infection developed and another procedure, (a solution of some type), was run through my thighs to clear it out. Okay, enough of that. Oh, I'm genotype 1.

Found out from an exam in 1996 that I had the dragon. So I've been getting my blood checked on a six month basis for the last three years or so from my Hepatologist with regular abdominal ultrasound checks. So far, just a little scaring, (cirrhosis), of the liver, no cancer.

I've never been on the interferon and ribavirin treatment, but my doctor wants me to think about starting it. Just can't seem to get by some of negative effects I've read here from a few of the members.

I work for one the city utilities and can't see myself getting bogged down with the side effects of the interferon and ribavirin brings with it.

So I was just wondering can this pill be taken alone?

Take Care,

Stay Blessed,

Darryl

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Thank You for your response to my query......I'll have to give it some more thought as I just can't seem to get by thinking about those side effects.

Take Care,

Stay Blessed,

Darryl

-- Question about the new pill Incivek?

Evening Ladies and Gents,After reading a couple of the previous posts about this pill, must it be taken along with the interferon and ribavirin?Just a little info on myself:Male, 54 years old, contracted the dragon after a blood transfusion in 1976 from a car accident. Both femurs were broken. After open surgery to reset the bones, (not sure if donor plasma was used during the surgery or not), but at some point, an infection developed and another procedure, (a solution of some type), was run through my thighs to clear it out. Okay, enough of that. Oh, I'm genotype 1.Found out from an exam in 1996 that I had the dragon. So I've been getting my blood checked on a six month basis for the last three years or so from my Hepatologist with regular abdominal ultrasound checks. So far, just a little scaring, (cirrhosis), of the liver, no cancer.I've never been on the interferon and ribavirin treatment, but my doctor wants me to think about starting it. Just can't seem to get by some of negative effects I've read here from a few of the members.I work for one the city utilities and can't see myself getting bogged down with the side effects of the interferon and ribavirin brings with it.So I was just wondering can this pill be taken alone?Take Care,Stay Blessed,Darryl

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I dont get bad side effects from pegysis and ribasphere. The Incivek comes with some pretty rough sides. Weakness, nausea, headaches, diahhrea. But it worked for me so it was worth it. I am also Genotype 1, and was a nonresponder to pegysis and ribasphere. Good luck in whatever you decide!!!!

 

Thank You for your response to my query......I'll have to give it some more thought as I just can't seem to get by thinking about those side effects. Take Care, 

Stay Blessed, Darryl  -------Original Message-------Yes. All 3 medications are taken for the fist 3 months then pegal...

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Incivek is taken for 12 weeks.             Joyce

 

Thank You for your response to my query......I'll have to give it some more thought as I just can't seem to get by thinking about those side effects. Take Care, 

Stay Blessed, Darryl  -------Original Message-------Yes. All 3 medications are taken for the fist 3 months then pegal...