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PegIFN - Dosing Question
Well, tommorrow is my first day. Get the big shot about 11AM. Since I'm in a study, I'll be a couple hours from home. For the first day, I have to take the meds onsite at the study center. Normally, however, when I'm at home, I'll want to take them right before bed, as recommended by many on the forum.
So, my question is, since I'll be getting the shot at 11AM tommorrow, for the following Wednesday (09/29), when I'm at home, can I push it to the evening? That is, how critical is it that they be one week apart - hopefully, it doesn't have to be right to the hour.
Thanks!
So, my question is, since I'll be getting the shot at 11AM tommorrow, for the following Wednesday (09/29), when I'm at home, can I push it to the evening? That is, how critical is it that they be one week apart - hopefully, it doesn't have to be right to the hour.
Thanks!
Wow Robert!! That's a lot of stress done in just by getting started. Happy day!
Carol
Carol
GOOD LUCK ROBERT WE ARE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep your positive attitude and it will carry you far (and don't forget the tylenol with the shot!) :)
deb
Keep your positive attitude and it will carry you far (and don't forget the tylenol with the shot!) :)
deb
Thanks everyone for the support and great advice! The day has finally arrived. Here goes nothing!
Robert
Robert
It's hard to know when the side effects will hit you if they do at all. I would take it after you leave the office.
The big day is here!
The big day is here!
Ahh Tylenol! I knew there was something I forgot to put in my travel bag. Thanks for reminding me :-) Should I take it with the shot or later as needed?
Robert
Robert
Hi Robert,
Whew, the big day is here, start-up day!
By this time tomorrow, you'll be an old hand at this.
Since you'll be doing bi-weekly shots at the study center for a few months, I'd keep it simple if possible and do all my shots at the same time, whether at the clinic or home.
As brain fog set in, I really appreciated having a set schedule for my 48 shots.
Best wishes going forward (and you can't turn back now, can you?),
Thinking of you,
Susan
P.S. I'd take Tylenol tomorrow for sure, if your doc recommends it. I didn't listen to my NP about this and, shiver my timbers, seven hours after my first shot, I shook so much I almost quit tx right then and there. After that, I never did have a bad reaction on shot night. Tylenol is an amazing, cheap wonder drug, within recommended limits.
Whew, the big day is here, start-up day!
By this time tomorrow, you'll be an old hand at this.
Since you'll be doing bi-weekly shots at the study center for a few months, I'd keep it simple if possible and do all my shots at the same time, whether at the clinic or home.
As brain fog set in, I really appreciated having a set schedule for my 48 shots.
Best wishes going forward (and you can't turn back now, can you?),
Thinking of you,
Susan
P.S. I'd take Tylenol tomorrow for sure, if your doc recommends it. I didn't listen to my NP about this and, shiver my timbers, seven hours after my first shot, I shook so much I almost quit tx right then and there. After that, I never did have a bad reaction on shot night. Tylenol is an amazing, cheap wonder drug, within recommended limits.
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