Boceprevir or Teleprevir.. I need to choose which one.

[cieritaqt]

Well, my start date for treatment is set for September 16th. I can choose between Boceprevir and ribivirin with interfuron, or Teleprevir with  ribivirin with interfuron. Since I am genotype 1b, I gotta choose one or the other. Teleprevir is only 12 weeks, but can cause a rash, and anal burning and hemroids. The Boceprevir is 20 weeks (basically all three drugs during the whole TX), but has more chance of loosing morew WBC's causing more anemia vs. Teleprevir. I think I am going to do the Bocevir. Any thoughts or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Peace and love to you all!

C

[MsEllie60]

thank you for all of the comments ans suggestions.  It's funny I havent even begun the treatment yet and I fill so involved.  One questions though that no one has taked about..... "family support".  I pray that I dont have "any" side effects because my husband is disabled and won't be of any help and my children live away.  I'm not wanting to be babied, but when you don't feel well you just don't feel well.  Any suggestions!!!!

[indy531]

I'll be doing the 4 wk. lead in w/PegInterferon/Riba before adding Vic. for 12 weeks, then last 8 w/P. and R.. I wasn't offered the choice and to be honest, while this forum has been extreley informtive, my MD/hep's specialty is HCV and he attended UVA, an institution that I regard very highly. He has had extensive experience in HC treatment, but he is also open to my questions/concerns.

[joemc34606]

Myself and my doc choose invevik for the shorter time and he mentioned to me less sides with incevik. He told me Vic had more dry mouth and sores, not sure? But I'm on week seven and und at 4, stopping incevik at 12. Only five more weeks seemed to go pretty quick. Joe

[Lifenet62]

Frijole you always nail it.....this forum is a helpful and a comfortable place to be.

Cieritaqt.....I was just approved for tx, and most likely will be on VIC.  
Dr also stated perianal problems with patients on INC....using Boudreaux's Butt Creme....no joke, and I hear it really works!  
So VIC it is if the can get the drugs, scripts being written on Monday...I am being assisted financially and this is a blessing.  Target Start date for tx is last week of Sept....It is wonderful that many of us will be starting treatment around the same time so we can go through it together.....this forum and site have given me hope, information and peace of mind, that I never thought I could find outside of therapy....I wish you the best and peace of mind....know I will be keeping you in my thoughts, new friend.

Willbb, thanks for the clear, concise info....much appreciated.....

[frijole]

I chose the VIC.  My doctor prefers the INC primarily because the patient starts with all 3 drugs and he thinks that is easier than adding another drug at week 4.  I decided on VIC because I don't want the rash or the anal burning but also because I have seen some pretty amazing successes on this forum with VIC in the trials.  Either way you go is fine.  This is just personal for me.  There is something really scary about taking something that is so strong you only have to do it for 12 weeks.  I actually prefer the extended time with teh VIC.  I was anemic and had low neutrophils last time, so I am expecting that - maybe just a few weeks sooner this time.

Good luck with your decision.  I think about 95% of people who has started since FDA approval (on this forum) are treating with INC.

Welcome to the forum.  I find it a very helpful and comfortable place to be.

frjiole

[screaming48]

I will be doing the incivek but will still have to treat the whole 48 weeks even if at 4 weeks I am undetected, doc said didn't want me to relapse so its 48 weeks.:( only 12 weeks on incivek thank God