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422881 tn?1257603579 "180" is the standard dosage for Pegasys. You state you're on "Peg Intron" which is made by a different manufacturer and dosed differently by weight. The most common forumulations of Peg Intron need to be refrigerated and I therefore assume so does yours since it was shipped in a styrofoam container. The ribavirin can be stored at room temperature. Like in your case, my ribavirin was also shipped in the styrofoam along with the peg.
Avatar m tn I am using Pegasys 180mug q/wk as an off label use to treat Polycythemia Vera and it works well.I will have to take this med the rest of my life. I am aware of the short term side effects, but what about long term side effects? What can I expect years from now?
1309756 tn?1273623646 I'm taking Pegasys, and in their documentation they say that they have a program for people who can't pay... See Trinity's post above. Get him back on the meds asap because you don't want the virus to develop more resistance or he'll have a real hard getting rid of it.
Avatar f tn I am so relieved to have gotten the call that I am undetectable at week 4! It makes we want to kiss you all. :) There's a bit of a story that goes with this. Originally, my doc had me scheduled to have my VL tested only at weeks 12 and 24. At the last minute he decided to do a VL at week 4 because it turned out that I got a bad batch of syringes and 3 of them leaked a fairly good sized drop of med from the connection between the needle and the syringe.
Avatar f tn has anyone treated with Pegasys and Copegus instead of Sovaldi and Ribavarin, and if so are the results the same?
Avatar f tn Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone might know what the risks are if you delay taking your pegasys shot for a day. The family has an important event tomorrow and I would really like to attend but I am worried that the pegasys shot will suck the life out of me and I will not be able to attend or stay for the few hours. I know the instructions say to take the shot if you miss it for within a 2 day timeframe and then go back to the normal schedule the next week.
2030686 tn?1351688548 it is important to note that COPEGUS should never be given as monotherapy. See PEGASYS Package Insert for all instructions regarding PEGASYS dosing and administration. 2.1 Chronic Hepatitis C Monoinfection Adult Patients The recommended dose of COPEGUS tablets is provided in Table 1. The recommended duration of treatment for patients previously untreated with ribavirin and interferon is 24 to 48 weeks. The daily dose of COPEGUS is 800 mg to 1200 mg administered orally in two divided doses.
Avatar f tn also i have a problem with thyroid, Roche med representative said before i take pegasys i should have other check ups for my thyroid as it may affect it while on pegasys. My doctor gave me two options, pegasys or tenofovir, and get rid lamivudine. i am in doubt to take pegasys for now.
476246 tn?1418870914 26June2008 Roche announced today that the European Commission has approved a shortened, 16-week course of treatment with Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a (40 KD)) plus Copegus (ribavirin) for certain hepatitis C patients.
Avatar n tn my question revolves around hair loss or thinning hair, I have been on Ribavirin & Pegasys since Dec. of last year. it has only been the last few weeks that I have really noticed the falling hair. Will this situation reverse and come back when my treatment stops? I will be on treatment until Dec of this year?
2203249 tn?1338990446 I only see pegasys/Rib treatment? Was there another med? I was on tripple meds and now its been 48 weeks UND. I'm waiting for my last blood work results.
1087320 tn?1257895425 ) I have researched alot on Pegasys. I am sure that my Pegasys nurse will answer my question, but I wanted to get answers from people who are on the medicine. I figured people that are on the medicine will help me most. My question is this: What medications will my liver specialist(who is treating me with the Pegasys) give me to help me with the side effects, such as anxiety, depression, myalgia, and hair loss? Any answer will help me greatly, thankyou all.
1961140 tn?1450738712 Hello All, Null responder to Pegasys/RBV in 2009. I am on disability, and pay for medicare Part D administered through Blue Cross. So, I have "Rx insurance"- great. My co pays per month for Pegasys/RBV would be $125 for 48 weeks, and $5K per month for the three months of Incevek. That is AFTER spending enough to fall into the "Catastrophic Coverage" designation. So the three drug regimen for 48 weeks would cost over $20K.
Avatar m tn The nurse gave me the Pegasys injection intramuscular in my arm instead of subcutaneous? Will that have any effect on the course of treatment? Does it have the same efficacy?will I still benefit from the injection in the same intended way?
Avatar f tn I came from Afghanistan .I want to buy pegasys because it wouldnt found in my country, How can I get pegasys ???
Avatar m tn then he recommend Pegasys, injection po siya for 48 weeks, Salamat sa Dios kasi he lead me to my new Dr. I believe that God has a plan for all of us. inform you guys what will happen. after I'm going on my third week now taking this medicine after the fourth week I will have my sgpt test. I will update you guys on the result.
Avatar f tn Make sure you emphasize that there are floating particles in the Pegasys. A light yellow color is normal but floating particles are not. Drug company literature states (see page 2) http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/638650?post_id=post_3464276 1. DO NOT USE Pegasys if it is cloudy, 2. DO NOT USE Pegays if it has particles in it. 3. DO NOT USE Pegasys if it is any color but clear or light yellow.
Avatar f tn I start pegasys in July. Are the side effects really bad? I know everyone is different.. Do most people lose some of their hair? I just wanted info from someone that has been on this.
Avatar f tn Has anybody out there been treated with COPEGUS and PEGASYS? I saw a gastroentoligist today and he has ordered all sorts of blood work, but says if I start treatment this is what he would give me. I asked about the new VERTEX drug coming out next year and he said it probably wouldent be out that soon.
Avatar f tn To my knowledge there aren’t any issues with concurrent use of suboxone and IFN therapy.
1722607 tn?1335747858 My max copay is $50 per med..
Avatar m tn However, I had an unfortunate (but turned out to be fortunate) problem with my first 4 shots in that they leaked a VERY large drop of med each time (I use Pegasys), so my doc figured he'd better do a 4 week VL to see if I had been getting enough med. So...I did get my 4 week VL but it was only because of a problem with my shots. I did turn out to be UND at 4 weeks and, knowing that, made all the difference in my mood and my ability to keep pushing through TX.
Avatar n tn Is there any research on the benefits of extending Pegasys and RibaPak treatment for hep c type 2 from 24 weeks to 36 weeks? My doctor is recommending 36 weeks and my insurance will only pay for 24.