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Fat, what kinds, how much w/ riba&alinia?? FIBER?

OK, so how much fat should we injest with our riba? I mean what is enough? Gauf, when fasting for a blood test, added a teaspoon of PB with his riba, is that enough. If so that would be simple. It is also said that Alinia is more availible with fat but should not be taken with riba to avoid competition. I am trying to come up with ideas of what would be good with these meds. Whole milk yogurt with walnuts is good but can't be lived on. Ice cream of course, but I would rather not depend so much on dairy. 48 weeks is a long time to have to have 4 high fat, low fiber snack/meals a day. And what about fiber? How much is too much? Do we have to forgo our ritual "Monday nite is bean nite"?? Anyone know how long it takes riba to breakdown and be absorbed? Any suggestions/thoughts welcome. thanksw, jerry
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53.8 GRAMS!!!! OMG!
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From Schering-Ploughs PEG-Intron prescribing info:

http://www.spfiles.com/pipeg-intron.pdf

“Effect of food on absorption of ribavirin:

Both AUC and C-MAX increased by seventy percent when Rebetol Capsules were administered with a high fat meal: (841 kcal, 53.8 g fat, 31.6 g protein, and 57.4 g carbohydrate) in a single-dose pharmacokinetic study.”

I’m unaware of any studies that correlate following this regime with SVR rates; while it might be *intuitively* correct, I’m not sure there is any supporting science behind it.

Best of luck going forward—

Bill
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I take riba with a few slices of avocado, its a nice break from dairy.  PB is also good, as is nice fragrant olive oil (I mix olive oil with balsamic vinegar and crumbled bleu cheese, then toss it with some apples and walnuts - its also nice on crusty bread.)

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