Rescue meds, incl. AD's

[Marcia2202]

Am just checking out all the names of rescue meds given on tx, as names might be different here in DK. (I.e. Procrit is called Eprex here, Neupogen is the same) Am trying to organize myself before I meet with the hepatologist, making a folder classifying things, while I remember them. Not easy with this foggy brain of mine.

My question is, what are the names of any other rescue meds and AD's which might be prescribed while on tx?

Thanks,

Marcia

[Marcia2202]

great! am looking forward to some more input

[albany]

very helpful to read
brain so foggy hard to search- and the info stays RIGHT here where i can go back if need be.  perfect
just got eprex, did first shot. need something more for pain- getting to the point where two t3's are needed with morning coffee to take most of pains away so i can move aoround to start me day.  
what about for the tiredness...damn, as a former cocaine addict,  i KNOW what would give me that boost of energy but i do not want that- anyone know anything else legal that can  clear head / perk me up to have the energy to get er done, supper and kids n homework with kids, not even to mention bedtime routine for kid who hates that- all on top of a long day of work.  anyone know anything to help with energy onTx?
tanks all
albany - from ontario

[orleans]

keep up the good work.   i have been saving posts along these lines and will go through them soon and then chime in. thanks, jerry

[Marcia2202]

Just wanted to let you know that I checked out the:

Percocet (Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oral). It says that it should be used carefully by ppl with liver disease.

Ultram (Tramadol) Sounds like something one should stay away from if tx'ing AND  on AD's. So I took it off my list. Marcia

ULTRAM® ER may be associated with a potentially life-threatening condition when taken together with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) (classes of drugs for depression or other disorders), triptans, lithium, or St. John's Wort.  Some common SSRIs are Paxil® (paroxetine), Prozac®/Sarafem® (fluoxetine), and Zoloft® (sertraline). Some common SNRIs are Cymbalta® (duloxetine) and Effexor® (venlafaxine).  Some common triptans are Axert® (almotriptan), Imitrex® (sumatriptan), and Relpax® (eletriptan).

[Marcia2202]

Thanks for all the input!

Dorsey, good luck with your next shot!

Marcia

[jdwithhcv]

Ativan (lorazapam) for anxiety.

[toughluck]

I was told some doctors will prescribe pain meds, Tramadol, percocet etc.

[dorsey15]

Yes,, Zofran..sorry  I take 4mg every 8 hours as needed.. which is every day at least...
I'm on pegasis/ribaviran 800mg.. just getting ready to do my 18th injection tonight...
I'm geno 1 A and cleared at 4 weeks...
Good luck on your treatment...
Dorsey

[Marcia2202]

sorry, did you mean zofran, can't find any zolfram.

Marcia

[Marcia2202]

Thanks, I'll note that one immediately.

Marcia

[Marcia2202]

Thanks a lot. And thanks for the encouraging words. Am trying to find out as much as possible, especially since we are two now, as one of my daughters also tested positive.

Got epoetin alpha (Eprex in DK) and the filgrastim (also Neupogen in DK)down. Cannot find the oprelvekin in the Danish register. Will ask the docs about it.

Have just checked some ADs, Paxil and Zoloft seem to be the ones which appeal most to me. Wellbutrin and Remeron seem to be quite extreme, to my liking. But maybe I'm missing something. Don't have any experience with this and can only judge from what I have just been reading about them. Might be totally wrong.

Thanks again,

Marcia

[dorsey15]

Zolfram--for NAUSEA!! has been a lifesaver for me... It is expensive so hope you have insurance...
I take Procrit and Neupogen shots too...they have kept me on treatment..
Thanks Dorsey

[Bill1954]

Hi Marcia,

In the U.S., the primary ‘rescue’ meds are (generic) epoetin alpha (brand names Epogen, Procrit, Aransp), and filgrastim (generic) (brand name Neupogen).

We do have a platelet booster here that has been approved for cancer treatment; it is generically known as oprelvekin (brand name Neumega), but its use has not been FDA approved for HCV treatment to my knowledge; it tends to worsen hemolytic anemia, although we have had a few patients in forum that have tried it.

There are countless other possibilities for pain relief, sleep, etc.

It’s good to read your posts in here; it sounds as if you are getting well prepared and informed.

Take care—

Bill