diet on incivek?

[cowboy3619]

my wife started the incivek etc. program today, we read that she should have a meal with 20 grams of fat before each dose... any healthy diet suggestions ??

[GoofyGail]

Hello to all, what a plethera of information I have gathered here. My husband will be starting the Incivik RX in the next few days. He has been on RX 5 times in the past and this is his first go round with the triple drug therapy. We were told yesterday that Zofran is not the recommended drug of choice of nausea and that they would be switching him to Phenegran. Because he has no appetite and vomits quite frequently and isn't even on the RX yet I am very concerned. I have read thru a lot of the posts and appreciate all the hints as to what foods to try and get him to eat. Good luck to all of you and I will be checking back frequently.......Gail

[Revalation]

Have you read the Incivik literture.
The fat increases the absorption of the medication.

20 grams with each meal!!!


Reva

[Revalation]

The fat is not a matter of choice, but a requirement for good absorption of your medication.  

Reva

[doebrown]

My warrior wife is now in the midst of Her fourth week of this hep C treatment and I am so glad to say that after the initial side effects(itching,burning, rashes, dizziness)She has  settled into a reasonably side effect free situation.  I inquire each morning about her condition and She is well.  I only pray that the duration of this treatment is as uneventful.  
I am truly grateful to the community for the diet suggestions because we have been able to amass a group of foods that has allowed her to not become bored with foods that she normally loves.
I would strongly recommend to anyone that is just starting any type of Hep C treatment to pay close attention to the postings here in the community.  I can almost guarantee your road to wellness  will be bumpless.(did I say 'bumpless?')  
Anyway, THANX again, you guys.

[randigirl]

I, m diabetic too. I drink 1/4 cup heavy cream with some sugar free choc syrup for my am fat, goes down easy and is a small amount at 4:30am. Lunch is 1/4 c mixed nuts or 1/2c cashews, or 1 avacado stuffed w/shrimp cheese and italian dressing.Evening is usually 1 1/2 Tbl olive oil, goes down easy.

[Anandaji]

Here are a few healthy choices for achieving the fat goal...

Walnuts - 1 oz = 15 to 20 g fat

Almond butter - 1 tbsp = 10 g fat   (see note below about peanuts)*

sunflower-seed butter - 1 tbsp = 10 g fat

Macadamia Nuts - 1 oz = 20 g fat

Sesame Butter (tahini) - 1 tbsp = 10 g fat

Coconut meat - 1 oz. = 20 g fat

Avocado - 1 fruit = 30 g fat


*(NOTE: peanut butter...  there is some conflicting information regarding their benefit to the liver. This is primarily because of peanuts’ potential for being contaminated with aflatoxins)

Wish you all the best in your healing journey!  
I start treatment today!!! A bit apprehensive but hopeful and ready.