There is NO benefit in treating with INCIVEK for more than 12 weeks. The virus if any by 12 weeks is resistant to INCIVEK so the PI has no effect on the remaining viruses. It is the the interferon and ribavirin that must suppress the remaining mutant viruses. Your response to interferon and ribavirin will determine if you achieve SRV or not. Not the INCIVEK.
It has nothing to do with the cost.
No time to play doctor. Let your doctor manage your treatment.
Cheers!
Hector
Agree with Hector. As much as you may want to increase the odds for SVR, the trials have shown no increased benefits in extending Inc. Depending on the time of your first UND, you might want to discuss extending the Inf/Riba if your doctor thinks this might be necessary. Following is the treatment durations based on response. If your doctor approved extension of Inf/Rib, your insurance should also.
oops forgot to post the link - http://pi.vrtx.com/files/uspi_telaprevir.pdf
I have that info but it doesn't say anything about longer than 12 weeks. I'm a 48 week guy looking to improve my chances. And for the record, my insurance company *****.....lol....