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Bloomster


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Ta - thanks for the feedback.



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My husband had genotype 1a, 46yo, started triple therapy (peg/rib/vic) 23rd July 2012, VL prior to treatment 14 million, UNDET 12, 24 weeks, EOT 24th June 2013, EOT +1.5 weeks UNDET, EOT +12 weeks & EOT +27 weeks UNDET; SVR January 2014
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Hi Caroline, I was told to take the Riba in 2 equal doses morning and evening, at the same times each day. Although Riba has a long halflife, it makes sense to me to take it 12 hours apart for optimal blood levels. I take my morning Riba with the Vict. at 0700, next Vict. at 1430, Riba at 1900, and Vict at 2330. Vict. is meant to be 7-9 hours apart. Cheers. Spring is almost here in Brisbane.



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Geno 1b, IL28B CT,  x3 prior relapser,  ex-cirrhotic, 75 yo, did 48 weeks with Victrelis/Peg./Riba.  VL 1.28m at start, UNDET. at 8 ,12 ,16 ,24 ,30  and 48 weeks.  EOT 15 Feb 2013 , UNDET. at EOT + 28 weeks. SVR!  Still Undet. at EOT +5 years

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The schedule on the ribavirin is not so strict, because it lasts so much longer in the body. The Victrelis or Incivek has a very short half life, so you have to take it right on time. The ribavirin lasts a couple of weeks, so small variations in times are allowed.



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Geno 1A  Started Pegasys/Ribavirin/Incivek Nov. 20, 2011 .  Completed July 28, 2012 (36 weeks). For a treatment history, see:  https://jshare.johnshopkins.edu/xythoswfs/webview/_xy-9921874_1

SVR on January 14, 2013!!
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I was just reading something about the times of taking the dosages or Rib.

I know the Victrelis has a strict regime.  My husband's doctor has said he can take it at: 7.30am, 2.30pm and 9.30pm.

My question is about the Ribavirin - when he did the 4 week lead in, his doctor just said 3 tabs in the morning and 4 tabs in the evening.  Is it still ok to continue this with no 'exact' time on them?  I just read something which seemed to indicate that the ribavirin needs to be taken on strict timetable also.

What are others doing?



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My husband had genotype 1a, 46yo, started triple therapy (peg/rib/vic) 23rd July 2012, VL prior to treatment 14 million, UNDET 12, 24 weeks, EOT 24th June 2013, EOT +1.5 weeks UNDET, EOT +12 weeks & EOT +27 weeks UNDET; SVR January 2014
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