Side effects after Incivek is over?

[taccs4]

I am about to begin week 8. I was just curious to see if any of you have already wrapped up your 12 weeks of Incivek. If so, did your side effects get any better? Since I have to treat 48 weeks I have been counting down the days until the Incivek is over and hoping that things will get a little easier once this part is over. Thanks!

[Roman_13]

CatLil,

I am now in week fifteen, so I am three weeks out of the Incivek and I experienced all the symptoms and here is what I did. First thing in the morning I took a Zertac10MG, Hydroxayzine 25MG twice a day, then I
would take a .025 Benadryl as needed. At night with all my meds I would
also take Atarax 25MG. I cannot express enough how important to stay  
hydrated I was drinking at least 6 plus 16 oz bottles daily. Now that I am off the Incivek I am still experiencing some side affects but much more bearable again stay hydrated daily no hot showers! luke warm at best, cold was the best for me as much as I don't like taking cold showers!!! Here is
something that should help you thanks to pooh55811 shared with me This link in great and very helpful!!

http://www.incivek.com/hcp/assess-and-manage-rash.

Some days are better than others but I just take it one day at a time!! With thirty five weeks left I know at some point there is a light at the end of the tunnel..
Hang in there:-)
  

[CatLil]

I am in week 9 of my incivek and am having the rash problem. Is this a prescription or over the counter. Need relief soon!!! Thanks for sharing your experience with us it is nice to know someone can help.

[OJay63]

iI completed week 12 of Incivek yesterday.
I had 3 Physicians, 2 Allergists and 2 Dermatologists working  on this problem. I wanted as many brilliant minds as I could possibly find to help fix this problem.
The combination that finally stopped the rash in its tracks were Omnaris Nasal Steroids and Hydroxyzine. I also used Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) on occassion. I also religiously rinsed my nasal passages with a netty pot filled with saline and distilled water.
BLOCKING HISTAMINES PREVENTS THE RASH!
Creams only partially and temporaily sooth the rash after the damage is already done.

[OJay63]

I just finished week 12 of Incivek yesterday.
My EXTREMELY painful hemmarhoid and bowel movement experience started on day 3 and continued relentlessly until about day 14. I tried using every over the counter and prescription medication I could get my hands on, NOTHING worked. The key is in eating the 20 grams of "healthy" fat and waiting twenty minutes before taking the Incivek. The types of fats are extremely important here too. If you eat healthy fats and the Incivek will have a better chance of absobing into your body instead of coming out your back side radioactive. The pain in your rectum comes from the radioactive Incivek that did not get absorbed by your body so it gets expelled undigested. Ever notice light colored specks in your bowell movement? Sometimes it will appear very light colored. That's undigested Incivek and your rectum reacts with extreme pain and swelling (Hemarhoids).
When I switched my fats to Avacados, Black Olives, and Raw Almonds/Walnuts, the Incivek absorbed better and this stopped the anal pain for the remainder of the 12 week treatment. These types of fats are tried and true and your body readily accepts them, unlike many other processed fats found in prepackaged grocery items. Eat only foods that Cave Men ate and your body will appreciate it and reward you by absorbing the Incivek. Hope this helps! Good luck and just keep your eye on the finish line. The drug does work and you will be Hep free in the end.

[lilnance]

How long did your itching last after you came off Incivek?  I am going crazy and it is sporatic.

[stormy456]

Hi, there are PLENTY of posts on this fun topic!  When my husband was hit with this, he took 1 (not 2!) anti-diarrheal (Lomitil) for a few days, and added in 15g of water soluble fiber.  Did the trick within 2 days.  Hope it works for you.