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Extending TX +4 or 6 weeks 8 years 2 weeks ago #14377
Yesterday I read a post about 3a relapses, saw Dr James' response & saw on some related posts that a few extra weeks would be a good idea. Just as I was on a five day count down to EOT (12 weeks). Anyway, after losing sleep last night, I went ahead and ordered a 6 week supply. The thing is, I'll run out of what I have. There will be about a 4 day lapse of TX. Does that seem terrible to anyone? Has anyone else missed a few days during TX? Thanks for any feedback. Cheers 3a for 35 years Dx 1996, tx naive, ALT 46 AST 38 VL 140K Started Sof/Dac 1/23/16 Kingswood generics AUS 2/19/16 4wk lab HCV Undetected ALT 14 AST 19 EOT 6/1/2016 TX was 18 wks (w/some 1/2 doses & 1 skip dose after 11 wks while waiting for +6 wks to arrive) SVR4 6/30/16 SVR12 SVR24 Redeemed | |
Extending TX +4 or 6 weeks 8 years 2 weeks ago #14378
Hi MtGoat, How are you shipping? Would FedEx door to door help shorten timing? I can usually get US to Aust in about 5-6 days including w/ends. G3a since '78 - Dx '12 - F4 (2xHCC) 24wk Tx - PEG/Riba/Dac 2013 relapsed 24wk Tx - Generic Sof/Dac/Riba 2015/16 relapsed 16wk Tx - 12/01/17 -> 03/05/17 NS3/NS5a + Generic Sof SVR7 - 22/06/17 UND SRV12 - 27/07/17 UND SVR24 - 26/10/17 UND | |
Extending TX +4 or 6 weeks 8 years 2 weeks ago #14379
Hey Gaj, I think it'll only take 5 or 6 days, but I won't be returning from a trip for a couple days after that. I've already laid money down for the trip & leaving in 3 days. I could take what I have left every other day. But, just hard to know what'd be best. Cheers 3a for 35 years Dx 1996, tx naive, ALT 46 AST 38 VL 140K Started Sof/Dac 1/23/16 Kingswood generics AUS 2/19/16 4wk lab HCV Undetected ALT 14 AST 19 EOT 6/1/2016 TX was 18 wks (w/some 1/2 doses & 1 skip dose after 11 wks while waiting for +6 wks to arrive) SVR4 6/30/16 SVR12 SVR24 Redeemed The following user(s) said Thank You: Gaj | |
Extending TX +4 or 6 weeks 8 years 2 weeks ago #14381
| Why not spread your remaining doses out and take them every 48 hrs. The meds have a 1/2 life of 27 hrs which means they stay in our system for many weeks at a reduced dosage. Or split them and take 1/2 per day. cheers Two time relapser. SVR 4 achieved 12/16 at last SVR 12 achieved 22/02/2017 The Bastard has been defeated GT 3 - about 28 yrs with HCV The following user(s) said Thank You: LondonGirl, MtGoat |
Extending TX +4 or 6 weeks 8 years 2 weeks ago #14405
Rationing is definitely the way to go, but rather than every other day (and provided you're up for it) if you have a shortfall the best way would be to open the capsules/split the tablets in 1/2 and take 1/2 a dose each day. Not as good as a full dose every day, but much better than a complete break. Failing that every 48 hours is a good option. YMMV The following user(s) said Thank You: LondonGirl, mgalbrai | |
Extending TX +4 or 6 weeks 8 years 2 weeks ago #14408
Dr. James, Thank you very much. I was hoping you,d advise. Much appreciated! And thanks to you too Paul. Cheers 3a for 35 years Dx 1996, tx naive, ALT 46 AST 38 VL 140K Started Sof/Dac 1/23/16 Kingswood generics AUS 2/19/16 4wk lab HCV Undetected ALT 14 AST 19 EOT 6/1/2016 TX was 18 wks (w/some 1/2 doses & 1 skip dose after 11 wks while waiting for +6 wks to arrive) SVR4 6/30/16 SVR12 SVR24 Redeemed | |
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