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!

[julesy611]

I notice few complaints about rectal burning and diarrhea. I'm in combo tx 2 mos. and Incivik 4 weeks. The GI issues are overwhelming and hope I can hang in there! Is there anyone who has suggestions to alleviate the diarrhea?

[micheall]

One member suggested yogurt every other day to control mouth taste.It my be bacteria developing and yogurt neutralizes it.I used Caladryl clear so much my heart rate increased.I started cooling my body down with ice packs or walking outside till it cools.Stops the itch.My after effects on incevek was headaches.I forgot to continue to drink lots of water and other fluids after end of tx.

[CooterT]

I have heard Zinc will help with the taste factor.  I am going to buy some liquid zinc as it says that when you put it in your mouth you should taste the zinc and if you dont then you have a deficeincy. Then keep taking it till you can taste it.  So I will let you know if it works.  

[pooh55811]

You should probably tell your doctor about the itching and blistering on your legs (and elsewhere). Keep an eye on it because the rashes can change and they can get worse fast.

I gained 25 pounds while on Incivek but I have been off Inc since Dec. 18th and I have lost 19 of those pounds already.

I am assuming you mean Lapband (not Lapland). I can see the problem with eating the fat. That must be really difficult. I really have no suggestions. Perhaps your treating doc or the doc who did the Lapband has some suggestions. One way or another, you have to get the fat in if you are on Incivek.

Best of luck.

[pooh55811]

I did not see your post from the 4th.

You might want to to call the Incivek nurse and ask to be sure. My understanding is that the fat can come from anywhere but you should not just take liquid fat by itself (such as several tablespoos of oil or whipping cream) and eat no food with it.I always ate some food, even when I drank the eggnog for the fat. I always ate other food even with my Greek yogurt (toast and butter or some other solid food). I used the liquids and the butter and the mayo to add to the solid food so I would be sure to get enough fat. I probably added more than I needed but I wanted to err on the side of caution.

[CatLil]

I just started week six of my tx. I am having some trouble with thrush mouth doc got me some swish and swallow I would rather not swallow. I also have some blistering on my legs or anywhere my clothing rubs. I stopped shaving my legs that helped. I have had itching since the second week but it is controllable with caladryl and moisturizure. I am bummed out about the weight gain 10lbs in 4 weeks I have just spent the last three years trying to lose 53 lbs. I have a Lapland and have had a very hard time eating all that fat. I just hope I can get back on track as soon as this is over. Thanks everyone for being there for me we must stick together and we will all get through this too.