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Avatar f tn I just joined this forum and have a question regarding my EBV tests and Valcyte. My doctor wants me to start Valcyte for my elevated HHV6 and EBV antibody levels. I will post them and if anyone here has any thoughts on them I would very much appreciate it. I know this isn't an HHV6 forum but I will post the test results as well. HHV6 Ab IgG 21.44 (range 0.1-1.
Avatar m tn s (Stanford University) Valcyte trial. Fortunately... he was one of the lucky ones. The first Valcyte trial was a success, but I've heard (without seeing the results) that the second trial wasn't. One woman claimed on the internet that she became worse after taking Valcyte. Of course Valcyte is a nasty drug and this trial and many physicians won't prescribe it unless you are disabled.
Avatar f tn CMV is the most common infection is post transplant patients which is why we recipients are prescribed Valcyte for a period of months after our transplants as part of the anti- fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral regime of meds along with out immunosuppressants. In the vast majority of patients, CMV disease responds to treatment with intravenous Cytovene/ganciclovir.
2071518 tn?1340383343 I have been down for years at a time, then back up. I just completed Valcyte treatment and am on long term anti-virals. Energy is coming back, just started swimming again, light hiking and should be back to work and full exercise mode soon. I am not sure a PT routine is possible without a treatment protocol that works for you.
862235 tn?1336060295 As far as I know trials on that drug have been discontinued. However Roche has a new ploymerase inhibitor in development (R7128) and a 2nd generation drug of the same. It is having great results and human trials trials thus far show that the virus does not develop resistance to it. I was a Geno 3a null responder to previous SOC of 24 weeks and R7128 took me to UND by Week 4. I followed up with another 44 weeks of SOC (I was a Phase 1b trial) amd I am now SVR.
673575 tn?1226650733 You know I just checked and it appears that there aren't any antiviral medications that are effective for infectious mononucleosis. I know that there are natural antiviral supplements such as grapeseed extract oil, olive leaf extract and apple cider vinegar. For chronic EBV infection (CFS), there are antiviral medications such as ampligen & valcyte. My physician originally prescribed the Marshall Protocol for me and I've had success.
Avatar m tn However after about a week and a half to two weeks the pain went away. I was started on Valcyte about 2-3 weeks after all this. I also had a blood vessel rupture in my eye towards the back making it almost impossible to see anything when I went to try and find out what was going on (Have been seen by three different optometry clinics). I Have also been using Predisonal 4-6 times a day and Cyclopentalate 2 times daily.
Avatar m tn Roche and Inovio Pharmaceuticals partner on Inovio's prostate cancer and hepatitis B immunotherapy products Sep 10, 2013 BASEL, Switzerland and BLUE BELL, Pa., Sept. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) and Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Avatar n tn Why do that when we have Valcyte (also a little bit frightening, but probably not as bad as the chemotherapy treatment) ?
Avatar f tn I do plan on adding Ampligen to the list of CFS treatments. I also need to add that Valcyte trial. But of course... some of these treatments for CFS are risky. I want to include my personal thoughts on that as well (and anyone elses).
1721284 tn?1309349465 My doctor has had success in treating with Valcyte. I do have high HHV6 levels also. I am willing to try anything to have somewhat of a life again. I also take multi immune transfer factor and NT fatigue plus the vitamins and minerals. Nothing really helps with the chronic tiredness....
Avatar m tn I just found out that Pegasys is being packaged in India and that the name has been changed to Exxura 180mcg. But the I dont see any update in the Roche website or any other pages on this change. With all the problems in the Pharmaceutical world in India, I am not sure if I should go for the drug or not. What should I do? I need to get the injection tomorrow.
Avatar m tn Antivirals suppress the immune system and as jason said, "keep the bugs at bay". There is one antiviral, Valcyte, that apparently is either curing or putting some CFS patients in remission... but the risks involved with Valcyte are too risky for me. (about Valcyte: http://www.drpodell.org/chronic_fatigue_syndrome_hhv6.
Avatar f tn The only two treatments that I am aware of that has apparently cured some CFS patients would be the antibiotic protocols (I listed some of them in the health pages) and Valcyte, a very powerful anti-viral drug. The co-founder of PetsMart was on the original study and he is now jogging again. He said he had CFS after a flu-like illness and I believe he was disabled when he participated in the study. I believe Dr.
Avatar m tn If the premixed interferon has been allowed to warm to room temperature for an extended period, you should probably call the manufacturer and request a replacement. Roche Pharmaceuticals maintains a toll free hot line; give them a call and discuss your situation with them. I believe proteins in the medication can ‘denature’, possibly affecting treatment outcome.
Avatar f tn It is working, although it takes years and can make you feel worse. But it is intended to cure CFS... just like the drug Valcyte. But Valcyte is an immunosuppresant and has some very toxic and possibly deadly side effects. If you have any questions for Dr. N... zip them my way before 5 PM (Pacific Time) today. Send them via PM or note.
Avatar f tn For the last 16 week I have been in a Roche trial using Pegasys/Copegus with a polymerase inhibitor called RO4588161. Today I was informed to stop taking the RO study drug due to safety concerns. RATS!!!! I have been UND since week 6 and they will continue me on SOC.
Avatar m tn The other viruses showed latent infection controlled by the immune system. I was given Valcyte 450mg a day for 4 months.. after that 2x1000mg valtrex (valacyclovir).. my CMV titers fell down the half and i stopped the medicine. Now im thinking.. that all the time, all my problems are caused by the ebv virus.. and i think im right because all other things.. like: vitamins (also vit D, B12 .....) Infections (really all kind of Infections.. babesia, bartonella, toxoplasmosis...
Avatar f tn Hi I am 40 years old weighting 63 kilo and my heart beat is 140/92 and the pulse rate is 128. what should i do? i have been given roche 1.5mg , did an ecg and the doc says the heart is okey. I then did a thyroid test and the results are yet to be out.
Avatar n tn how many days after the virus detect in blood through roche cobas e 411 ecl technioque (test name hiv com) in time of infection