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Started predosing Alinia today.

Well, here we go. jerry
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Hey, Don't mind a bit. No sx to mention, a little gastro stuff, all minor. I will continue on it thru-out. jerry  ps. I have a catastrophic policy, $10,000 deductable, $1000 on drugs, BCBS. Not great coverage but they covered the Alinia even though it was off label.
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Any sx w/the Alinia for you so far?  
Is the plan to continue the Alinia throughout the tx, or do you discontinue it at UND or at a given timeframe?
Hope you don't mind the questions,
~eureka
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I am taking the recommended dose of 500 mg 2xdaily. Will take my first shot 8/2 or 8/9. A four to five week predose, also recommended. As per gaufs' advice I delayed starting my meds for a couple of weeks. This gives one a little breathing space (2 weeks on the Alinia, 6 weeks on the mail ordered IFN/RIBA) in case someone srews up your scrips or something. PEG keeps for around a year in the fridge. jerry
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Best wishes for your success,

dointime
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You go kick it's A$$ Jerry!
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The Predosing Alinia didn't seem to cause a problem for me.  I don't think I remember reading anyone having a problem as a matter of fact.

Nausea became a little bit of a problem now and then (and still a problem) after I added the interferon to the Alinia (predosed Riba with Alinia in my case)

Wish you the best.
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Are you predosing for 4 weeks?  When is your scheduled SOC start?  
I'd be very interested to know what dosage you're taking and how it goes for you...

Wishing you the best!
~eureka
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