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hepcat60


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I had the same problem, particularly when on the Incivek.  I fortunately got a shot of Procrit the week after I completed Incivek and have not had nearly as much shortness of breath since.  My hemo has stayed up since that shot 22 weeks ago.  I felt soooooo much better after that one shot.



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Thank you everyone for all your replies to my recent question. I will be visiting this website regularly as I find it very helpful and informative. Also if I could provide feedback to anyone I will be happy to share any information that could be useful. Thanks again.

 



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57 y.o. 48 wks tx, peg/rib 2008. Relapsed @ EOT. Started peg/rib/vict 08/07/13. Geno type 1. VL Pre-tx 1.46m.@12wks Undetected!!! 24wks Undetected! F 3-4. 2nd time around. Hope to achieve SVR!!! EOT 7/7/14 Undetected 3 mon. Looks good for SVR!!!
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I also used them, pro-air and advair. Dr said it was OK. Still SOB (shortness of breath) was awful, but a lot better now.

Good luck and welcome kristi6.



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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. 

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I have the same problems as you and the same drugs and inhaler. my Hep doctor tells me to do the inhaler every time I have to get up and move around, like upstairs or out side etc. He defiantly has the pharma guys do their home work though. I have a steroid/fungicide for my cracked lips. The local pharm told me not to use it on the open sores as its a steroid but my hepatalgist and the dermatologist he consulted told me to disregard what the local pharma said.  He has me doing all my regular meds and all of my other meds except for one that gave me low blood pressure side effect from the Victralis .My Hep-c has effected several body functions so I have do 15 pills at 7 am every day most are good for 12 hr . I do my dart on Thursday and my Eperx on Monday. 26 days left, I fortunate that my  Hep doctor watches out for me and feel I'm in good hands.  



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Hi kristi6, welcome from me too.  Your hemoglobin level isn`t bad, but it`s still below normal, and at that level is likely to be causing shortness of breath, especially if you already have breathing problems.  I have asthma and certainly noticed a marked shortness of breath right from the start when I was on tx (treatment), and I definitely gained some benefit from additional use of my Ventolin.  I didn`t do either of the triple therapies, only peg/riba, but there wasn`t any problem with me continuing to use both my inhalers daily (Ventolin and Serotide), and no doubt there are many other asthmatics and people with COPD who need to do the same while on treatment.  It`s a good idea to check with your doctor, if only for peace of mind.

Best of luck with your treatment!

ps - Here is Merck`s published list of known drug interactions with victrelis.  You`ll see that neither of your inhalers are listed there..

http://www.victrelis.com/boceprevir/victrelis/hcp/safety/drug-interactions/



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UND @ Wk.4, UND @ EOT, 

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clean and fresh mountain air (plus high altitude will improve a bit your RBC count). As Toni said, any meds for treating sx, you should discus it with your hepa. I avoided any meds during my treatment other than few supplements and 4 shots of Neupogen.



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Thank you for replying regarding the inhaler and puffer. My inhaler (Spiriva)says to use once a day. But, the ventolin inhaler says inhale 2 puffs every 4 hrs when required.  I am starting my 7th wk of triple therapy with victrelis, ribavirin and peginterferon. My hemoglobin this week was @124. I tried 48 wks of double therapy 5-6yrs ago, but relapsed at the end of treatment. I find it alot harder on me this time around.  I find my breathing is alot more difficult from even doing the simplest thing. I will use the ventolin inhaler more often like when you suggested. I will also be seeing my doctor Tuesday and I will also discuss it with him. Your information is very much appreciated. Thank you. smile



-- Edited by kristi6 on Sunday 22nd of September 2013 07:13:37 AM

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57 y.o. 48 wks tx, peg/rib 2008. Relapsed @ EOT. Started peg/rib/vict 08/07/13. Geno type 1. VL Pre-tx 1.46m.@12wks Undetected!!! 24wks Undetected! F 3-4. 2nd time around. Hope to achieve SVR!!! EOT 7/7/14 Undetected 3 mon. Looks good for SVR!!!
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Anything you put in your system should be discussed with your doctor before you try it. My doc said there is a lot of meds out there that can effect treatment drugs....so beware and ask your doctor...

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 geno 1, started peg and riba 7/5/13, now 29th day is vicrellis ***tonib VL started 6 million, after 5 weeks 374,000, after 8 weeks 150,000....the big test for VL is 9/27 at 12 weeks  TAKEN OFF THERAPY JUST NOT WORKING FOR ME...12 WEEKS STILL HAVE 9000 VL
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I have been on triple therapy now for 6 wks. I find I have alot of shortness of breath. I was wondering if it is safe to use inhaler like spiriva for COPD and a ventolin buffer when needed daily? My family doctor prescribed them for me earlier in the year. Will using these interfere with my treatment? If anyone knows or has used inhalers while on hep C treatment, please reply. Thank you



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57 y.o. 48 wks tx, peg/rib 2008. Relapsed @ EOT. Started peg/rib/vict 08/07/13. Geno type 1. VL Pre-tx 1.46m.@12wks Undetected!!! 24wks Undetected! F 3-4. 2nd time around. Hope to achieve SVR!!! EOT 7/7/14 Undetected 3 mon. Looks good for SVR!!!
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