Combo Treatment: Baraclude + Viread (results)

[hepbinme]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum -- I just found the thread through Google by searching Viread + Baraclude. My apologies if I ask a few stupid questions, I'm still learning a lot about HepB. =]

I want to start off by saying that I have been taking both Baraclude + Viread as part of a study in November. I will try to be specific as possible, but all my paperwork and results are back at home since I'm away for college. I'm a 23 year old Asian male and found out I had chronic HepB.

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• 1st blood results were (taken in 07/18/2008). NOT ON TREATMENT
HEPATITIS B VIRAL DNA, QUANT PCR             1,630,000,000 H    <160 copies/mL

• 2nd blood results were (taken in 08/19/2008). NOT ON TREATMENT
HEP B VIRAL DNA QT                                      1,020,000,000 H     <160 copies/mL
                                                *some fluctuation in numbers, but still very high

         ♦I started the combo drugs sometime in November with the high DNA count above, if not more.

• 3rd blood results were (taken in December 2008): ON TREATMENT
HEP B VIRAL DNA QT                                      300,000 H     <160 copies/mL

• 4th blood results were (taken in January 2009): ON TREATMENT
HEP B VIRAL DNA QT                                      801 H    <160 copies/mL

• 5th blood results were (taken in April 2009): ON TREATMENT
HEP B VIRAL DNA QT                                      201 H     <160 copies/mL

My doctor said the goal is to get my HepBeAG to turn negative as it is the engine behind the whole process, and the viral count to Zero.

At the moment, I'm HepBeAB negative, and HepBeAG positive.

Please feel free to ask any questions, and hopefully I'll be able to do the same as well as provide answers.

Thanks everyone! Will keep everyone up to date!

[bram44]

Reaching 0H is first step. Please share your success story e-sero conversion (or s-sero conversion)

[hepbinme]

I have not actually seen my latest results, the last ones were at

• 5th blood results were (taken in April 2009): ON TREATMENT
HEP B VIRAL DNA QT                                      201 H     <160 copies/mL

The 6th blood results should already be out, but I haven't had the chance to review them at the office yet. The doctor said that I should be at a count of at least 0 H (yes, zero). But that doesn't mean that I've cured of it. The treatment only suppresses the virus.

I am still on the combo treatment and will continue to be on it for the next year. The program is for a total of two years.

I apologize that I can not assist you, jammy65, as I am located in California, USA...

[jammy65]

Thank you all for this discussion that will definitely give some postive spirit to all the patients to fight with the virus.

Hepbinme: i would like to know you are from which place. If you are from India i would like to know the doctur you are consulting.

[bram44]

How are latest results ? Are you still combo-ing ?

[hepbinme]

I just wanted to let you guys know that I didn't forget about this thread.

I will be going back for my scheduled visit this Friday, July 11, 2009, for another usual check-up. (includes a physical and blood test).

I will keep you guys updated!

[cajim]

Hat off and a big "thank you" to you for paving the way for safe and effective treatments for people to come.