Incivik; Triple Therapy; Need help & honest Answers!

[ontrackbasis]

I am just getting ready to start triple therapy on July 1, 2013. I am scared with what I am reading. My Dr is starting me off with all 3 at once, and has chosen Incivik,. On top of being concerned with the pegasys n Riba now I am concerned with this Incivik.. Any help would be great... honesty too... Apparently the Pegasys & Riba will be for 9 months and the Incivik will just be for my first 12 weeks on treatment...

I am wondering if I will be able to work as my job can become very demanding at times.

Thank you to all of you who share your stories... I am getting tired of people trying to tell me how I feel who have never personally done treatment.

[ceanothus]

Good catch, asle, none of the rest of us noticed but the post really did say 2 ribavirin pills a day. I hope that was just a shortcut to saying 2 doses of ribavirin a day, because most people are taking 1000-1200mg per day, and all the ribavirin I've seen has come in 200mg pills, so that means multiple pills twice a day. I took 600 mg (3 pills) mornings and 400 mg (2 pills) afternoons. So ontrackbasis, how many mg of ribavirin are you taking? Under-dosing can cause treatment failure in some circumstances, so we are concerned.

[asle]

Also, just a note. I took my Incivek at 7am, 3pm, and 11pm. I took my Riba at 7am and 7pm. I took all my morning pills together, and no worries.

[asle]

Just read your posts, and am wondering why you started on just 2 Ribavirin pills per day. The normal protocol for Riba is 1200mg (or 3 x 200mg twice per day). It is dependent on one's weight, but why you are taking such a low dose to begin with concerns me. Do you have a previous history of low hgb, or platelets, or anemia?
Also, I always take 2 Panadol (or US comparison) when I have my jab. I also take 1 or 2 more in the morning. I found it counteracts against flue-like symptons.
Look out for anal issues, rashes etc. Get onto this forum ASAP and we can tell you how to manage it. Many doctors are hopelessly inadequate in helping you with sx.

[crossroadsec]

This is indeed the home for many who treated. I still log on and check the cirrhosis forum.
I worked the whole time because of insurance. It got tough, but this little group cheered each other on. Some had to quit work or take FMLA or go on disability.
It sounds like you have a routine to deal with side effects. I love your attitude! xo Karen:)

[bbj2856]

Good luck and hoping the sides are not bad . I did not have to do any thing but Rib  and Peg shot. I did 24 weeks but Before each shot my Dr gave me Ultram the generic form  (tramadol) and I took one about 30 min before each shot . I never had flue symptoms or any thing other than a fever on day 2 and day 3 it got up to like 102.5 several times but 1 Tylenol would take it down. It is hard treatment  but if you get rid of this virus it is well  worth it. I treated in Jan 2012 through  June 2012  and thank God I am SVR.
Good luck  this is a great sight and there are lots of very good people  who are very good at answering your questions. They helped me so much so thankful for them all.
bbj

[Growzer]

Hi I'm on triple Incivek Riba and peg the treatment can be a little rough at time , but effects each person different. I am in week 8 und at week 4 and I also work everyday , I work in construction and this can be very demanding as well. I have to admit I'm not as fast as usual nor do I think as fast as before . When I try to interpret the measurements on drawings I really have to slow down and double think myself. My side effects have not been to bad , but the anal issues have made me a little crazy, but with proper medical care can be delt with. I did have the rash around week 2 DR gave me a steroid cream and it cleared up in about 4 days don't let it get out of control. I keep a daily diary on how I feel each day, when I do my shots and what I eat for fat, the eating can really get to be to much at times, sometimes I just don't want to eat . High heat temperature days really run me down fast but I just push through it. I have not been on TX long but I learned very fast , I need to be a part of this forum , the knowledge here is high and compassion is great!!!
   Good luck with your TX , and if you need anything just post a question and someone will get back to you with good advice.
Good luck Mike