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Victrelis & Telaprevir, keep cool 6am in the morning
Just like to post this tip out to all those who have started or about to start treatment on Victrelis or Telaprevir,
As the drug has to be kept refridgerated and taken every 8 hours you are likely to have to get up approx 6am in the morning to take a dose of your treatment and can be a NUISANCE getting up turning on the lights to get to the main fridge.
Last week i purchased a "Portable Fridge & Warmer" $35.00 on ebay just to fit on the bedside cabinet, it will hold several small bottles of water along with your dose of medication.
This is a Big Relief just turn around open the door and get your drink and medication turn out the light and back to sleep.
I enclose a link of what is available on ebay at present copy and paste into the very top browser:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Inside-the-Home-/159888/i.html?_nkw=mini+fridge+%26+warmer&_catref=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m1538
I am sure if you look around you may find one more local but would like to share the tip for all those on or due to start treatment.
Good Luck to all on Treatment
Cliff
As the drug has to be kept refridgerated and taken every 8 hours you are likely to have to get up approx 6am in the morning to take a dose of your treatment and can be a NUISANCE getting up turning on the lights to get to the main fridge.
Last week i purchased a "Portable Fridge & Warmer" $35.00 on ebay just to fit on the bedside cabinet, it will hold several small bottles of water along with your dose of medication.
This is a Big Relief just turn around open the door and get your drink and medication turn out the light and back to sleep.
I enclose a link of what is available on ebay at present copy and paste into the very top browser:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Inside-the-Home-/159888/i.html?_nkw=mini+fridge+%26+warmer&_catref=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m1538
I am sure if you look around you may find one more local but would like to share the tip for all those on or due to start treatment.
Good Luck to all on Treatment
Cliff
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Oops! Just read your profile. My training nurse told us to have a 'robust' breakfast, since we are fasting all night while sleeping. Having a bigger breakfast helps minimize some of the morning G.I. sides. Plus, taking different meds (so, the RIBA and VIC) at least 30 minutes apart, gives your system time to process things separately. As for the metallic taste....she recommended Big Red gum. They say the cinnamon helps. Others here have suggested sour hard candy. Ginger candy is for the nausea (and AJ says Coca Cola does the trick) but may also help with bad taste (not sure). Best to you and your fiancee'! That is so sweet you are there/here for her. Thanks for your post.
Victrelis must be refrigerated but Incivek is NOT refrigerated. Incivek is stored at room temperature.
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