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Tig


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Hi Brendalee,

I just started the Victrelis too, last Thursday to be exact. I've spoken about it before and mentioned the first symptom I got was the sound of rushing water all the time. It comes and goes but I've always had trouble with tinnitus and now the running water is fighting for supremacy of my hearing! I started the Vic on my 5th week, I'm sorry your insurance made you wait, that's poor on their part. Good news is that you're already UND!! That's fantastic and with the Vic that's only supposed to improve things, so I hope it gives you a reason to keep positive! God knows we need that  

I see my doc on Tuesday for my 4 week labs. I'm hoping for good news too. We need that kind of positive feedback! Something, even the little things make staying with this easier and those results are what it's all about!! Good luck with the twins! You've got to be a strong person to be handling treatment along with your family. Keep your spirits up and I hope you're able to get that sleep you so desperately need!



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Hi Brendalee,

My husband is just finishing up on victrelis tomorrow.  With regard to your query about 'the side effects of the 3rd medication' - when my husband finished the lead in time and started victrelis, he was in bed for a week.  After that first week on victrelis he was ok again and has continued to work full time on treatment with very few days off.  It's hard to say how everyone will respond, but maybe just be prepared that first week and get some extra help organised in case you need it.  On the positive, although the treatment is hard, it is do-able.  You will be fine.  Caroline



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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 Brendalee,

You really need to have a small snack or food with the Victrelis. Like Bob, I found a banana was good. Food helps absorption of Victrelis, and also decreases the risk of reflux and heartburn.  For the dry mouth, try sips of water and mouth moisteners (such as Biotene) and keep your teeth very clean. Did you get your biopsy results, and is that why you're doing 48 weeks? Cheers.



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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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Good morning Brendalee, this is a long treatment course but the rewards could be awesome.

I was on for 48 weeks, i usually ate a banana before every Vict pills. Sometimes that was hard to eat. I forgot to eat something a few times and man they can burn your throat if you burp them up. Awful pills. But i have faith you can do it. Try not to think about the weeks ahead, instead do it 1 day at a time. Very good luck !!



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58 yo..Relapsed in 99 and again in 2004. Started triple therapy with Victrelis July 22,2012.  genotype 1a. week 8,12,16,24 VL Undetectable..E.O.T -- 6-22-2013,,,EOT + 24., UND. 

SVR !!!

 

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I just had my blood work done, I am undetected!!  My hemoglobin is starting todrop, but nothing to worry about yet. I am struggling though with side effects.  MY dry mouth got so bad that I got thrush in my mouth, and even with the ambien im lucky to sleep 4 hours a night. (twins at night get up)  My doctor told me I have 40 wks left and If i dont get sleep I'l have to stop treatment cuz I wont be able to handle it.  Started the victrelis yesterday (insurance took forever to approve it). I am not thrilled about eating with it, since my appetite is gone. I have lost 25 lbs already.  I am staying positive and hanging in there. I am reaching out for more help with my daughters and cutting down on hours.  I just hope that with this 3rd medicine the side effects dont get worse!! 



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Started treatment 4/12/13 with ribavirin and peg-intron. Started Victrelis 6/19/13. (triple therapy)
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