Interferon and ribavirin treatment

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Avatar f tn Yes the new drugs boceprevir and telaprevir will include interferon and ribavirin as part of the treatment. If you respond quickly to treatment with these new drugs you may be able to treat for 24-28 weeks rather then the traditional 48 weeks for genotype 1 with just interferon and ribavirin. Side effects vary enormously from person to person. Some have few to none, some have many, and the bulk of us are somewhere in between.
Avatar m tn Use at least 2 effective forms of birth control while either sexual partner is using interferon alfa and ribavirin, and for at least 6 months after treatment ends. •Use at least 2 non-hormonal forms of birth control while either sexual partner is using Incivek with interferon alfa and ribavirin. Keep using 2 forms of birth control for at least 6 months after treatment ends. •If you are a woman, do not use Incivek with interferon alfa and ribavirin if you are pregnant.
Avatar n tn pegylated interferon and ribavirin PLUS either boceprevir or telaprevir You will be given a treatment regimen based in large part on your genotype. Genotype refers to the "strain" of hepatitis C virus that a person has. There are six genotypes. In the United States, genotype 1 is the most common, followed by genotype 2 and 3. People with genotype 1 generally are given triple therapy. People with genotype 2 and 3 are given dual therapy. http://www.hepatitis.va.
Avatar n tn Ribavirin has a longer half life than interferon. The levels for both gradually come down to zero over time. It is a few weeks with interferon and a few months with ribavirin.
Avatar n tn As you might know my doctor whats me to start treatment ASAP and I am not in favor of the idea yet. Looking for a better solution. I know the Mayo Clinic was testing a treatment you would once a month instead of weekly.
Avatar f tn He was recently feeling tired and decided it was time to get checked again, and lo and behold the dragon is back in full swing. The interferon almost killed him before and the dr. said he is not a good candidate to try again so they prescribed Sovaldi, Olysio and Ribavarin for 12 weeks. He has a wonderful dr who was able to get our insurance to approve the off label treatment.
1025362 tn?1251983335 I was also one who took alprazolam during treatment and still take now and have for years and years. .5 mg/3 X a day as needed. Also achieved SVR almost 2 years now. Helped with the anxiety during tx a whole lot!
Avatar n tn However as a genotype 3 you are eligible for the Sovaldi/Ribavirin treatment for 24 weeks with no interferon. I am a genotype 2 and am 5 weeks into 12 weeks of Sovaldi/Ribavirin treatment and have had NO side effects at all, zip! I can't be sure how the next 7 weeks will be but I'm feeling good about it. Side effects vary person by person and I can't promise you would have no side effects but all in all most people are tolerating this treatment very well.
Avatar n tn Dose of ribavirin is weight-based (<75 kg = 1000 mg and ≥75 kg = 1200 mg). The daily dose of ribavirin is administered orally in two divided doses with food. Patients with renal impairment (CrCl ≤ 50 mL/min) require ribavirin dose reduction; refer to ribavirin prescribing information. SOVALDI in combination with ribavirin for 24 weeks can be considered as a therapeutic option for CHC patients with genotype 1 infection who are ineligible to receive an interferon-based regimen.
Avatar m tn Many clinical trials have shown that high exposure to ribavirin and maintenance of ribavirin dosing during interferontreatment courses is strongly associated with SVR rates, demonstrating that ribavirin is a key player of treatment success in chronic hepatitis C. Accumulating data are available today that aim to explain the distinct molecular mechanisms of the ribavirin mode of action. Generally, none of the proposed mechanism seems to account solely for the clinical benefit of ribavirin.
Avatar m tn Interferon boosts the immune system to attack liver cells infected with hepatitis C virus and inhibits viral replication. Ribavirin has a broad-spectrum of antiviral activity and inhibits replication and infectivity of the virus. There can be many side effects associated with interferon, some of which include flu-like symptoms, nausea, depression, injection site reactions and lowering of certain blood counts. Ribavirin can cause anemia, fatigue, headache and skin rash.
10318302 tn?1409256668 After two tries with interferon and rib and now Sol and Rib I believe you are right on with that observation. It's a very nasty nasty drug. I had to do it for 6 months. It's very doable I think for three months. At least it was for me.
493068 tn?1224765315 I had 48 weeks of Peg Interferon and Ribavirin 2 years ago and have many problems such as severe ocular and facial rosacea, joint and muscle pain, heahaches, severe fatigue, memory problems and depression. Has anyone researched the possibility of lasting post side effects or can you help me research this??
13733970 tn?1431266965 Harvoni with or without Ribavirin? Viekira Pak with or without Ribavirin? Sovaldi with Ribavirin? Sovaldi with Olysio? Interferon and Ribavirin? They all have different side effects and depending on which treatment you are asking about most experience more side effects with certain treatments like interferon and Ribavirin and generally much less side effects with Harvoni with out Ribavirin. In fact many report little to no sides with Harvoni or occasional headaches.
Avatar f tn Since the alternative treatment includes Interferon, (Sovaldi + ribavirin + PEG*** for 12 weeks). I'm really not sure how effective treatment will be without it. (PEG). Hopefully her doctor can answer that as Ribavirin can cause problems. Genotype 6 is not common in the U S. So we don't see it here very often, wishing you and your mother the very best.
179856 tn?1333547362 The study includes treatment arms that are evaluating 12-week, response-guided regimens of two- and four-drug telaprevir/VX-222 combination therapy, given twice daily, with and without Pegasys(R) (pegylated-interferon alfa-2a) and Copegus(R) (ribavirin). Trial sites for the two- and four-drug ongoing arms completed enrollment in October 2010.