Ribavirin rash treatment

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Avatar f tn I finished the telepravir part of the study on April 1st. My rash did not start until the 11th week of treatment. I had a horrible rash where I wanted to rip my skin off scratching. My doctor said that I could take Benadryl, which 50mg and cold packs, along with Ativan took the edge off. The cortosone creams were not really helpful or Aveeno Oatmeal baths. I am still covered in red bumps all over my arms, legs, back, and stomach. It does seem to be getting better.
Avatar f tn Anemia and digestive problems are associated with Boceprevir but it is also a side effect of ribavirin and interferon Rash is associated with Telaprevir but it also a side effect of ribavirin and interferon. Fatigue and low blood values are a given with any treatment protocol and the degree to which people suffer from side effects varies from person to person. You will not know until you treat.
Avatar m tn I began a 12 week treatment of Sovaldi /Ribavirin treatment for HCV 20 days ago. On the 17th day I developed a rash on my lower left leg. by the 18th day, my body was covered over 85% with the itchy red rash. I called the Sovaldi helpline and a nurse called me back. She said that they have not had any case reporting a rash on Sovaldi. I went to see my prescribing APRN and she saw the rash and had me stop the Ribavirin but continue Sovaldi.
5045042 tn?1365890100 Rash events led to discontinuation of Incivek alone in 6% of subjects and discontinuation of Incivek combination treatment in 1% of subjects. Severe rash (e.g., a generalized rash or rash with vesicles or bullae or ulcerations other than SJS) was reported in 4% of subjects who received Incivek combination treatment compared to less than 1% who received peginterferon alfa and ribavirin alone. The severe rash may have a prominent eczematous component.
Avatar n tn ve had my ribavirin reduced to 200 mg a day and will do my 18th peg shot on Friday. The ribavirin was reduced due to my rash. Unfortunately the rash is everywhere again. I have atarax, doxepin and clobitisol. These give minimal relief. Now my hair is just falling out like crazy. To be honest i think i could deal with all of this except the hair thing. Haven't checked with my doctor yet I thought I would check with the forum first but can I continue the peg without the RIBA?
Avatar m tn my doctor was telling me that there is suppose to be a new treatment coming out for the hep c virus. my question is have anyone heard anything on the side effects of this new med. from what he was saying " it would still carry the same side effects as ribavirin and interferon only + is that the likely hood of it clearing the virus is much greater than interferon and ribavirin alone.
5045042 tn?1365890100 Recurring painful rash two and a half yrs after treatment completion. Was interferon, ribavirin and inciveck. Help all feedback welcome.
446474 tn?1446347682 In these circumstances, telaprevir should be stopped immediately. Initially, peginterferon and ribavirin can be continued; however, if the rash does not improve, all treatment should be stopped. Dermatology consultation is appropriate in this setting. Reported in less than 1% of telaprevir recipients, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) are medical emergencies.
Avatar f tn Since Ribavirin also causes anemia, there is a synergistic effect when Tpr and Ribavirin are taken together. Ribavirin causes rash, too, but sometimes the Tpr rash is severe enough that subjects have had to stop tx. So yes, the symptoms are similar to SOC tx, but they may be magnified when the third drug is added. Congratulations on starting tx, glad you're doing well. Welcome to the forum. This is a great place for information and support.
Avatar m tn 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. Despite a multitude of possible side effects, most patients are able to tolerate and complete the treatment. Expert treatment centers are skilled in strategies to minimize these side effects to allow patients to continue therapy.
Avatar m tn I am on week two of treatment, interferon/ribavirin. Right away I got some sort of skin thing between two of my fingers. It started as blisters, but when those opened it just spread out till now it is an itchy red spot about the size of a half-dollar. Does this sound like Riba-Rash? Or did I just by coincidence get some poisin ivy? Because that's just what it looks like. I called the Pegasys nurse and they sounded a little alarmed and said see your doctor.
Avatar m tn There are other side effects to treatment due to the three treating drugs (Interferon, Ribavirin, Telaprevir).
Avatar m tn At the 12 week mark I got a very bad rash. Now 2 months post treatment I still find that I am still weak but I know it takes time. My skin has not returned to 100% either. After my rash went away and I shed layers of skin off I was left with what looked like bruises in some areas. These bruises look like they are fading but still worry me. The hep c also caused my kidneys to act up and I am battling nephrotic syndrome as a result. 1 dragon down 1 more to go.
Avatar m tn Your rash may be due to Incivek, not Ribavirin, in which case lowering the dosage of Riba would not help. (I am not saying the rash is due to Incivek, but if the rash is due to Incivek, then lowering the Riba dose will not help ... unless the rash is also due to the Ribavirin.) Unless there is something we do not know, I do not understand why he is reducing the Riba dose. Generally speaking, when taking Inf.
Avatar f tn Response-Guided Therapy was not studied in subjects who had less than a 2-log10 HCV-RNA decline by treatment week 12 during prior therapy with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin. If considered for treatment, these subjects should receive 4 weeks of peginterferon alfa and ribavirin followed by 44 weeks of VICTRELIS 800 mg orally three times daily (every 7-9 hours) in combination with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin.
Avatar f tn yes it is very common with HCV treatment. what you describe is from the ribavirin. Usually you do not get the rash & itching until later on but it can happen early as in your husbands case. For relief use gold bond extra strength lotion (green btl, red cap). Drink plenty of water and put the cream on several times a day. Avoid hot showers. And take an oatmeal bath once in awhile. Ask your doc for a cortisone cream to get it under control before it gets worse. Hope this advice helps.
Avatar f tn My husband started treatment and by the second week he developed a rash on his back and other places. The specialist stopped all treatment because the rash was a sign of a life threatening reaction to the RIBA/Interferon. He stopped all meds 2 weeks ago but it seems like the side effects from the meds will not go away. I actually think the treatment was worse than the disease. How long will he be suffering from the side effects?
Avatar n tn I got the incivek because I never got a rash from ribavirin during previous tx, but lucky me, after being sensitized by the incivek rash during this tx I did indeed get the ribavirin rash once the incivek was completed.
Avatar f tn t been bad for me other than some anemia and rash at the beginning. My doctor adjusted my Ribavirin dosage after 2 weeks and so the anemia and rash has gone away. My advise would be to try to get as healthy as possible before starting treatment, I worked out for 3 months (after I found out I had HepC) and lost 20 lbs, and really cleaned up my diet (which wasn't bad before). Get your support system set up before starting.
1658980 tn?1330711550 Although ribavirin is shown to increase the incidence of dermatologic conditions when added to interferon treatment, it should be noted that ribavirin alone may cause rash and pruritus. Ribavirin must be discontinued if an acute hypersensitivity reaction develops. However, transient rashes do not require ribavirin treatment interruption [55]. Management entails topical corticosteroids, which may be tapered once signs of inflammation and irritation begin to recede.
Avatar f tn m a bit disappointed that I stoped at week 8,they also told me to stay off ribavirin for a week,my face is also swollenwith the rash very uncomfortable,I really just hope that by stopping me at week 8 my virus won't come back I will carry on taking ribavirin and interferon
Avatar n tn "reduced my ribavirin 2 weeks ago because of low platelets.." ___________________ What meds are you taking? Normally it is the Interferon that lowers platelet count I do not know how studies work or about your medical condition but It kind of sounds like the study people did not prepare you what to expect as far as triple therapy in general is concerned. What you are describing is not unusual or uncommon.