the dreaded rash

[dreamcat]

I'm only in my second week of triple tx (with INC), and the rash is already covering over 50% my body.  I'm seeing my doctor in the morning, as he is concerned that it's too soon into treatment to be so affected by the rash.  As far as the itching goes, it's mostly tolerable -- I've taken Zyrtec and keep myself covered in Eucerine anti-itch cream, which seems to work somewhat.  

Any opinions about whether this is something to be concerned about?

Thanks... :)

the Dreamcat

[lynda607]

The rash can start anytime after beginning Incivek.  If the rash is systemic and covering 50% of your body this early in treatment there is cause for concern.  Some people have such a severe allergic reaction to the Incivek they are forced to stop treatment.  No amount of steroid cream or anti-itch meds will control it.  To me, the severe rash looks like a case of the measles gone wild.  Very pronounced red, raised rash covering large areas of the body.

Glad you're seeing the doctor and an rx for atarax and steroid cream may help considerably.

[can-do-man]

Sounds like the Incivek, as stated below it usually begins by week 4, this is from clinicaloptions site........... Best to you

Most rashes among individuals in the ADVANCE study were mild to moderate; severe rash occurred in only approximately 5% of patients treated with telaprevir.[19] Telaprevir was stopped to manage the rash in 6% of patients but, importantly, pegIFN/RBV were continued. Only 1% of patients had to stop all therapy for severe rash. Rash typically occurred within the first 4 weeks of treatment, but it can occur at any point during the 12-week telaprevir exposure.