Starting SOC

[Jak_]

The Pegasys and Ribavirin were delivered today. Now that I'm back at work and reading past post here I see I shouldn't have put the Rivavirin in the Frig.

Anyway, my question is:
Should I start these drugs on the same day? I plan on injecting the Pegasys on Thursdays. Should I wait to start the Ribavirin or does it matter?

Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,   Jak

[Revalation]

Tip#1

You need to focus on what you're doing. Sounds like you have many balls in the air at one time. Your successful treatment is going to depend on your focus.

I understand your rush this time, but treatment is going to get tedious real fast and it's going to require your complete attention to detail.

I suggest you read info related to medications and have questions for the medical professionals treating you. If what they say does not jive with the instructions you got with the medicine you need to know why.

Don't completely turn responsiblity for you successful treatment over to anyone.
Monitor everyone and everything. Most folks have similar medication schedules and if your's is different or unique you need to know exactly why.

Everyone here is dedicated you success and your SVR.

Wishing to you the very best.

Reva

[bbj2856]

My instruction from my nurse was start peg on evening before I did the rib. I did it on a Sat. eve at 3Pm did rib following morning at 8 am did great no worries worked good
Seems like we all told different things sometimes

[Jak_]

I'm G2.
The riba was packed with the peg so I assumed it was to be refrigerated also. I was in a hurry to pay my property taxes, go home, and to get back to work. The Pharmacy did give me instructions as did the Nurse specialist...Maybe I wasn't paying attention. I have paperwork I guess I'll read now. =) So far though, the best information I have got came from this list and friends on this list. I think I know somewhat to expect now.
I think I'll start everything on Thurs.
Thanks all,
Jak

[1oftheclub222]

oh yeah, I did the shot and the other half of my Rib at night...

[1oftheclub222]

you should ask your doctor, but mine said to start the same day... I started my Rib in the AM and did my shot at night so i could sleep through most of any side effects...turns out that the day I do my shot isn't a big deal for me anyway...I do my shots on Friday and the following Tuesday seems to be the worse for me, but not horrible.

today is probably the most uncomfortable since i started 11 days ago...slight nausea, tired, a little light headed..comes and goes through the day...not horrible though...

congrats on getting started!  it's all just a count down now...

[nygirl7]

I dont think it's that bad if you put the riba in the fridge I certainly know the peg has to go there...just take the riba out.

Didn't your doc give you instructions with the meds?  Back in the olden days when I took SOC you started the pills in the morning (half of them) then took the others 12 hours later and the peg.

Of course, I would double check with your doc I treated a long time ago and things could be different these days (and you should always check with the doc since he's a doc ;)