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Kirstin


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I haven't missed a dose, as yet, though I do have my 'panic' moments trying to remember if I have taken them or not. The pill box that came with my kit is brilliant. Couldnt do without the damn thing. Not with all this bloody brain fog lol



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BeccaJune


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Karen,

I just got approved today for the triple therapy.  I don't know how I am going to remember all these dosing times either!  After the 12 weeks, the riba schedule should seem like a breeze to remember.  Every 12 hours seems doable, but 4 times a day, yikes! Do you have your daily pills set aside in a pill box? 

Yes, I think staying in your own home with a routine must be key.   



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Hi Karen,

Yes I have missed taking my meds a couple of times, but only the Riba and didn't panic just resumed my regime the next day, I can understand your concern but as you are just starting you'll be ok just get into the routine.

Thinking of you,

Greg



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I know about timing. I freakn cried. I'm doing everything SO perfect. I've prepped for this for months. I lay down n prayed n got myself calmed down. W/ stage 4 cirrhosis, I can't afford to make a mistake. Argh! maybe it was early enuff (3rd day) in tx that it won't hurt. BTW- I wondered what good could ever come of spiders in my garage. I called the county extension office today for and the lady who handles all spider calls had hep c! Took tx years ago when it was multiple shots. Took it again 6 years ago and is virus free! She's 52 n had end stage also! I sealed off the house for diggers n have moved home. NO more traveling w my meds for a while. I feel safer w my routine here at home. Thanks for listening.... this tx is all consuming right now.

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James10500


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Yep but just Riba, I set my alarm on my phone too. As I am sure you know, and I feel silly saying as i never did tela,...timing mucho important. Maybe set a back up alarm on your stove or something ?

Congrats on starting !

James

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anatolya


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hey Karen,

I  have missed a med sometimes. I skip the missed one, and turn to the regular schedule. they told me you can take your next pills it is ok 8 to 12 hrs apart between the daily dosages.



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I have my iPhone alarm all set w what to take... And this morning I knew by the packaging I'd messed up on Telaprevir. I called the pharmaceutical RN n she said not to worry n gave me a tip. Here's my regime: 6 am - 2 Telaprevir n 3 Ribavirin 2 pm - 2 Telaprevir 6 pm - 2 Ribavirin 10 pm - 2 Ribavirin n interferon Inj. I ran a lil 24 hr fever, granddaughters bday party, trying to move n found brown recluse spiders.. Left items from storage in garage, Fog, stay w family, clean n move more, fog again. Geez. I just messed up somewhere. RN said it's ok to take Ribavirin 8 hrs apart n to take it at 2 w Telaprevir at 2pm. I got discouraged. Nap time.

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