Study says 40% higher success rate with Pegasys than with Pegintron

[Upbeat]

Not much response to my earlier post on predicting SVR.  Some interesting stuff in there. Its from the July AASLD.  98% who stay SVR after 3 months stay clear.  40% higher success rate with Pegasys compared to Pegintron. This is very informative and worth reading.

                                                            Ron

[mikesimon]

Post the link, will you? Mike

[mikesimon]

I found it. I really don't know what to make of it. When I see that the Veterans are involved I think Walter Reed and my confidence level drops. The 40% number does not conform to any previous studies I have seen and I have seen them sponsored by both Roche and Schering Plough and you'd think that one or both of those would show a big advantage for their drug but my recollection is that they didn't. The differences were marginal. I liked Pegasys because it was easier for me to tolerate and if the numbers reflect patients discontinuing due to sides that may explain the disparity between the two. I am at a loss and will ait for someone smarter to enlighten me. Mike

[Upbeat]

Thats how I viewed it.  My mouth dropped.  I don't know what to make of it.  I am getting to where I take these studys with a grain of salt.

                                                                                                   Ron