Protocol for treatment after not responding to Rebetron

Posted By bob on April 24, 1999 at 21:40:19
I am a 48 year old male.  I was naive when I began Rebetron Therapy (3 shots a week, 5 pills a day).  Prior to treatment, my viral load was 493.0.  In Febrary, according to my "levels" (ALT, AST, etc.) and my doctor, I was responding to treatment.  We tested my viral load after 31 weeks of treatment and it is 341.6.  I have three questions.  Does current protocol state that I continue treatment for the remainder of my year even tho I haven't responded.  If so, what are the statistics on people who respond after having not responded by 31 weeks?  Also, is there a current or suggested protocol stating that at this point I should try the 5 days a week dosage of interferon?  If so, what are the statistics that someone in my situation will respond to that?  Finally, is there a protocol that says simply stop the treatment for now?  Thanks.  Bob.










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