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He he – Now I know why most wants to start tx before Christmas
Personally though, after 2 years of abstinence, the thought of alcohol an strong medicines mix makes me feel a bit quiffy – I guess I could have my favoured tipple of a tea-spoon of good quality white wine mixed with a large amount of fizzy water and a slice of lemon on a very special occasion, so I can get the ‘feel’ of partaking in a celebratory drink.
A difficult decision. My specialist told me that even with my liver condition one or two (std size 100ml or 4 fl oz) glasses of wine occasionally for celebratory purposes like Xmas and birthdays, etc would not harm me.
But….I have 4 partner & siblings birthdays in the next two months, Xmas, New Year and other events that could be considered celebratory and where others will be drinking. Which ones do I abstain for? Too hard! So I have decided to remain teetotal until SVR24 which takes me to Oct next year. That will truly be something to celebrate!
Anyway, over the last few years I have (to my great surprise!) found I really don’t miss alcohol all that much. YMMV.G
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
Definitely not a wowser mate, the 35 odd years between infection and Dx were what put my liver in it’s current state.
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:Bloot wrote:Also, what London Girl says is actually a good idea at parties etc
I wander around with my 600ml plastic bottle of water which can look a bit weird lolIt is, I’ve taken to taking my own whisky tumbler, ice, lemon, soda water (occasionally dry ginger) to BBQs and similar. I can mingle without any funny looks or questions and sip all night. The dry gets a bit too sweet after a while though.
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(also been known to have a puff but that interacts with Dac so off the menu during treatment)
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
Trying to find it now. It isn’t indicated on the drug interactions chart but apparently same group effect as grapefruit so from memory in theory you need to reduce the Dac dose to compensate.
Okay, can’t seem to find the reference that linked from here and directly related to Dac but it is a CYP3a4 inhibitor per the attached.
From what I read previously it is a mild inhibitor but how do you work out what your dose was to adjust the Dac level? So figured better to just avoid while on treatment.
Okay, found the link on site here:
http://fixhepc.com/forum/experts-corner/108-daclatasvir-warning-interactions-cyp3a4.html
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
Yeah, my angel wings have already started to sprout.
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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
Been off the drink for over 25 years and don’t regret it a bit.
Two time relapser.
SVR 4 achieved 12/16 at last
SVR 12 achieved 22/02/2017 The Bastard has been defeatedGT 3 – about 28 yrs with HCV
When I stopped drinking I was surprised how easy it was, but miss being able to walk into a bar and order a cold one with friends. So I’ll be waiting until the 12 weeks are up and results are in.
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