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when should the use new drugs for hep c
i started tx in june load was 15.000.000 8 weeks later 100.000 i ask doctor in june about using the new meds that just came out,he said they were not approved yet?i have geno 1 liver biopsy 2 out of 4.had bad sx in beginning stopped for 5 days restarted all is ok expect severely dry skin after i had bad rash which doc said wasn't from meds thinking of changing docs for many reasons just have no faith in his opinion.any suggestions
Yep, I agree with the comments above. As for your skin, do stay extra hydrated every day and you a good lotion. I had a patch of the Riba rash on my arm, found that GOLD BOND EXTRA STRENGTH MEDICATED BODY LOTION, TRIPLE ACTION RELIEF FOR EXTRA DRY & ITCHY SKIN not only helped with the rash, but felt good on all my skin. I highly recommend you try some (comes in the green bottle). Best to you in tx and in finding a new, knowledgeable doc.
i really think u need a new and more experienced hep specialist. please get another opinion asap. best, babs824
i'm thinking get a new doc....one with a track record....seems to me you should have waited a month for the new tx....good luck...billy
Find a good hepatoligist and discuss it with him. My first time around interferon didn't clear me fast enough so I had to quit, I'm on week 10 of incevik and I've been und since week 4. Good luck. Joe
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Consulting with a hepatologist or Gi who is experienced in treating patients with hepc is not a bad idea. If your tolerating treatment well and want to move forward a PI could be introduced now, especially with a low viral load or your doctor may choose to stop all treatment, wait and begin again with triple therapy. For the record, the PI's have been approved since May but not available through most specialty pharmacies until June.
It unfortunate your doctor was not aware of the DAA availability because you were willing to treat and you would have had greater odds of a cure on triple therapy.