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pizzacake · pizzacake

How does my treatment differ from Olysio & Sovaldi? Can somebody explain the difference in treatment?Sofosbuvir (one pill a day)Ribavirin (5 pills a day starting dose)interferon (injection) Thank you! -- Edited by pizzacake on Wednesday 18th of June 2014 02:50:46 AM

Mike716 · Mike716

Can anyone tell me when, that is, at which weeks, I should get a VL test if I'm in 12-week therapy like Solvadi + Olysio? Thanks!

Audreyanna · Audreyanna

My first month of meds came from a different specialty pharmacy and the next month switched to another one. There was definitely a little tension between pharmacies, with the first one not wanting to give it up and making it overly complicated. . Anyway, now I just received my third month of meds and it...

Marypetrecz · Marypetrecz

undetectable. S/O 12 week treatment. 1a viral load was 1,300,000 no cirosis. -- Edited by Marypetrecz on Monday 16th of June 2014 10:03:31 PM

Mopey · Mopey

Hi Everyone, Been reading for a couple of days, first time posting. Really thankful that forums like these exist. I started treatment 2 weeks ago (June 3rd). I am a male, 42 years of age, an I am on a 24 week course of PegInterferon and Ribavirin. I have Genotype 3, with a viral load of 469,83. I also have co...

Omnamahshivaya · Omnamahshivaya

Everyone some good news to keep everyone encouraged and me, I'm beyond grateful. Around week 7 I am UNDETECTED! I have 3 more doses for the second round, and then I begin the final round!!! This amazing drug combo WORKS! Perfect health to us all! And continued life long health after treatment! :) tha...

mindovermatter · mindovermatter

Dear All, Yesterday was my last day of Peg interferon and Ribavarin treatment. I took the last tablets yesterday. Went for a viral load test today in the morning. Its been wonderful being here with you all, sharing my fears and apprehensions without having to worry about being judged . Thank you for al...

annabanana · annabanana

Today is day 5 of Siol/Riba and the headache has started. First 4 days were easy breezy. Also feeling a bit tired but that could be the nagging headache. Drinking tons of war almost 1 gal per day. Hopefully it will pass. My Drs nurse is off today so couldn't call to see if I could take anything.

Huey · Huey

Today i went to my primary for my yearly, got my blood taken for test,2 Liver function, cholesterol, and viral load. He wonts me to start tracking my BP. and I will go back to see him after treatment in 10 weeks. As for how the Tx is going, I am looking like Calf. Chrome at the Ky Derby. Way out in front in th...

patiently_waiting · patiently_waiting

It's my 3rd day and I feel surprisingly good, but today I have been highly irritated at some people I work with. It's really hard to say whether this is the meds or not though because these people are just naturally annoying...throwing people under the bus in meetings and so forth. I think it's going t...

Richstar · Richstar

Well friends i am coming to a close with my tx Sovald/ Olysio with just.... actually 3 days left of meds...Latest results were Undetected will all my Liver functions and levels normal.going for an Mri in 2 weeks and for more Labs. I am Grateful to my maker for giving wisdom to those involved in the proces...

Fireman Rob · Fireman Rob

Hi All, I took my first dose of Sovaldi/Olysio today and two hours later experienced some crazy tingling and an achy sensation in my right leg and foot. It really worried me at first but after talking to a couple of you, I'm pretty sure it's from the Olysio. Throughout the day, it's still here and I'm real...

Lighthouse · Lighthouse

This is my 8th day ....I have had some nausea a slight headache some foggy moments....but all in all feel pretty good. I even hit the tanning bed yesterday and all is well ....Thanks for the support will do blood work on July 1st....Praying to be UND

simeonbennett · simeonbennett

Hi, I'm a health-care reporter with Bloomberg News, and am working on a story about Sovaldi, examining how the drug's price may be an impediment to access. I'm looking for someone who is unable to get access to Sovaldi because their insurer/government won't pay for it. If that's you and you'd like to h...

suziq · suziq

Hope this is not breakin the rules. These surveys help the drug companies. They are interviewing between now and Tuesday so call ASAP if you are interested. They called me right back BUT cutoff age is 70. You will receive $100. I have done many of these over the years and have always gotten PAID! I...

Barnacle · Barnacle

I was pondering my long association with hep C. I have had it since the early 70s and known I had it since the early 90s. For many years there was very little evidence of it other than certain liver enzymes and blood anomalies likely due to liberal use of alcohol. My Dr would feel my liver, we did ultrasound...

Ro · Ro

I cannot get medical approval for solvaldi and olysio from Blue Cross :( (Horizon PA) The doctor is recommending that I do just the solvaldi and riba. Having failed prior treatments of peg interferon and riba; infergen and riba; and also incivik, peg and riba..I am wondering how successful that wo...

Kay · Kay

Forgive my ignorance I should probably know this. Is there a regimen available now that is interferon free? Riba free? I am hearing about Sovaldi and Olysis. From what I understand it is for anyone who is not a candidate for interferon...and that could mean I dont wan to take it....that makes me not a c...

longld · longld

Heptologist just ordered another liver scan (echo) 16 weeks into 24 week treatment - any experience or protocol here? Wonder if it is because I am being closely monitored due to being one of the first kidney transplants on Sovaldi?

patiently_waiting · patiently_waiting

I had my dr appointment yesterday to initiate treatment with sovaldi/olysio/riba. We did labs, meds were ordered, and paperwork is being submitted to Cigna today. - Riba 600mg twice daily (1200mg) - simeprevir 150mg once daily - sofosbuvir 400mg once daily Next step is to starting pestering Cign...

thepoet · thepoet

When I was sick last week, twice I threw up my Sovaldi about 7 or 8 hours after I had taken it. I had my blood drawn on Tuesday which was2 days into week 5 and my numbers didn't change. I'm still at less than 43. Should I be concerned? Could , my throwing up those 2 pills truly have an effect? Thanks for your resp...

mindovermatter · mindovermatter

Dear All, I am in week 24 of my p-interferon / ribavarin treatment. I underwent a CBC and ESR test today. My ESR levels came at 20 (it was 2 before starting treatment). I also have persistent cough that refuses to go away. What could be the reason for this elevation in ESR? Could anyone help? -- Edited by m...

sandypsych · sandypsych

Hi All I know that my husband should eat food when taking the medications. But he usually is not hungry in the morning, and waits an hour or so. Should this be taken with food to help with absorption (like the high fat diet with Incivek) or is this to reduce upset stomach? Also, are there other restricti...

Lowrider · Lowrider

Hi folks, haven't been here for awhile. I was here during triple treatment with Victrelis. Relapsed six months post treatment. I was with Kaiser then. Now I am with a different provider and my doctor has prescribed Olysis and Sovaldi. They have refused coverage initially and just refused again aft...

Finbar · Finbar

Hi all I'm new and will start treatment of Sovaldi and Olysio Can anyone tell me what kind of side effects there experiencing If any I. Was told by the doctors there we're NONE buy I don't believe them

jimbob · jimbob

Took my last shot 5/25/14 and my last 3 riba pills 6/1/14 at 7:15 p.m. Was never so glad to swallow 3 pills in my life. I'm so relieved that it's over- too tired to celebrate -but relieved. Went for my 12 week labs yesterday, and have an appointment with my NP tomorrow, so obviousl, won't have results for a f...

Lighthouse · Lighthouse

I hear a lot about the nasty side effects of RIBA ...and I was wondering do just a few suffer these symptoms or does everybody ?

Huey · Huey

I got my 2ed to last shipment of drugs, last time it came in one pack both meds, the time before one in one pack the other in another pack but delivered together well this time it came one in a pack one day and the other in a cooler the next day. I guess expecting any kind of consistency from them is too much to...

Omnamahshivaya · Omnamahshivaya

I have a AMAZING doctor so I know i'm in great hands... but couldn't help but be mildly disappointed to find out I still am not UD even though nearly everyone in this forum seems UD on this protocol by the 4 week mark. In just two weeks I went from 14 million to just 28. not 28 million, just the number 28. And in...

JLynch30 · JLynch30

we are the last of the breed!

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	What is Olysio & Sovaldi? And how does it compare to my TX? (Preview) How does my treatment differ from Olysio & Sovaldi? Can somebody explain the difference in treatment?Sofosbuvir (one pill a day)Ribavirin (5 pills a day starting dose)interferon (injection) Thank you! -- Edited by pizzacake on Wednesday 18th of June 2014 02:50:46 AM	pizzacake	5	711	Jun 17, 2014 by Fireman Rob
	VLs in 12-week Tx: When? (Preview) Can anyone tell me when, that is, at which weeks, I should get a VL test if I'm in 12-week therapy like Solvadi + Olysio? Thanks!	Mike716	24	1197	Jun 17, 2014 by Mike716
	Extra month of olysio and sovaldi oversight (Preview) My first month of meds came from a different specialty pharmacy and the next month switched to another one. There was definitely a little tension between pharmacies, with the first one not wanting to give it up and making it overly complicated. . Anyway, now I just received my third month of meds and it...	Audreyanna	25	1353	Jun 17, 2014 by Audreyanna
	4week viral load (Preview) undetectable. S/O 12 week treatment. 1a viral load was 1,300,000 no cirosis. -- Edited by Marypetrecz on Monday 16th of June 2014 10:03:31 PM	Marypetrecz	12	920	Jun 17, 2014 by Tig
	new to treatment - strange side effects (Preview) Hi Everyone, Been reading for a couple of days, first time posting. Really thankful that forums like these exist. I started treatment 2 weeks ago (June 3rd). I am a male, 42 years of age, an I am on a 24 week course of PegInterferon and Ribavirin. I have Genotype 3, with a viral load of 469,83. I also have co...	Mopey	8	1762	Jun 17, 2014 by Cinnamon Girl
	WEEK 7 S/O UNDETECTED!!!!!!! (Preview) Everyone some good news to keep everyone encouraged and me, I'm beyond grateful. Around week 7 I am UNDETECTED! I have 3 more doses for the second round, and then I begin the final round!!! This amazing drug combo WORKS! Perfect health to us all! And continued life long health after treatment! :) tha...	Omnamahshivaya	14	992	Jun 17, 2014 by Scruffy
	Last day of treatment (Preview) Dear All, Yesterday was my last day of Peg interferon and Ribavarin treatment. I took the last tablets yesterday. Went for a viral load test today in the morning. Its been wonderful being here with you all, sharing my fears and apprehensions without having to worry about being judged . Thank you for al...	mindovermatter	5	699	Jun 16, 2014 by Scruffy
	Day 5 Headache (Preview) Today is day 5 of Siol/Riba and the headache has started. First 4 days were easy breezy. Also feeling a bit tired but that could be the nagging headache. Drinking tons of war almost 1 gal per day. Hopefully it will pass. My Drs nurse is off today so couldn't call to see if I could take anything.	annabanana	4	863	Jun 13, 2014 by Tig
	16 weeks into it. (Preview) Today i went to my primary for my yearly, got my blood taken for test,2 Liver function, cholesterol, and viral load. He wonts me to start tracking my BP. and I will go back to see him after treatment in 10 weeks. As for how the Tx is going, I am looking like Calf. Chrome at the Ky Derby. Way out in front in th...	Huey	4	724	Jun 13, 2014 by Isiscat2011
	Little irritated today (Preview) It's my 3rd day and I feel surprisingly good, but today I have been highly irritated at some people I work with. It's really hard to say whether this is the meds or not though because these people are just naturally annoying...throwing people under the bus in meetings and so forth. I think it's going t...	patiently_waiting	5	719	Jun 13, 2014 by TazKat
	Finishing tx Sovaldi/Olysio (Preview) Well friends i am coming to a close with my tx Sovald/ Olysio with just.... actually 3 days left of meds...Latest results were Undetected will all my Liver functions and levels normal.going for an Mri in 2 weeks and for more Labs. I am Grateful to my maker for giving wisdom to those involved in the proces...	Richstar	16	3210	Jun 13, 2014 by Marypetrecz
	Tingling/Achy Legs from Olyiso (Preview) Hi All, I took my first dose of Sovaldi/Olysio today and two hours later experienced some crazy tingling and an achy sensation in my right leg and foot. It really worried me at first but after talking to a couple of you, I'm pretty sure it's from the Olysio. Throughout the day, it's still here and I'm real...	Fireman Rob	14	919	Jun 13, 2014 by Marypetrecz
	One week on Savoldi and RIBA (Preview) This is my 8th day ....I have had some nausea a slight headache some foggy moments....but all in all feel pretty good. I even hit the tanning bed yesterday and all is well ....Thanks for the support will do blood work on July 1st....Praying to be UND	Lighthouse	7	1418	Jun 13, 2014 by Huey
	Reporter working on story about Sovaldi cost (Preview) Hi, I'm a health-care reporter with Bloomberg News, and am working on a story about Sovaldi, examining how the drug's price may be an impediment to access. I'm looking for someone who is unable to get access to Sovaldi because their insurer/government won't pay for it. If that's you and you'd like to h...	simeonbennett	11	1354	Jun 11, 2014 by simeonbennett
	Hep C Survey Pays $100 Check it out (Preview) Hope this is not breakin the rules. These surveys help the drug companies. They are interviewing between now and Tuesday so call ASAP if you are interested. They called me right back BUT cutoff age is 70. You will receive $100. I have done many of these over the years and have always gotten PAID! I...	suziq	24	2949	Jun 11, 2014 by Douglas
	When to treat? (Preview) I was pondering my long association with hep C. I have had it since the early 70s and known I had it since the early 90s. For many years there was very little evidence of it other than certain liver enzymes and blood anomalies likely due to liberal use of alcohol. My Dr would feel my liver, we did ultrasound...	Barnacle	6	1069	Jun 10, 2014 by jimbob
	Solvadli and Riba opinions wanted... (Preview) I cannot get medical approval for solvaldi and olysio from Blue Cross :( (Horizon PA) The doctor is recommending that I do just the solvaldi and riba. Having failed prior treatments of peg interferon and riba; infergen and riba; and also incivik, peg and riba..I am wondering how successful that wo...	Ro	29	2641	Jun 10, 2014 by Loopy Lisa
	Is Interferon Free Available On Label (Preview) Forgive my ignorance I should probably know this. Is there a regimen available now that is interferon free? Riba free? I am hearing about Sovaldi and Olysis. From what I understand it is for anyone who is not a candidate for interferon...and that could mean I dont wan to take it....that makes me not a c...	Kay	10	1804	Jun 9, 2014 by Isiscat2011
	Liver Scans in middle of treatment (Preview) Heptologist just ordered another liver scan (echo) 16 weeks into 24 week treatment - any experience or protocol here? Wonder if it is because I am being closely monitored due to being one of the first kidney transplants on Sovaldi?	longld	6	911	Jun 9, 2014 by longld
	My treatment plan (Preview) I had my dr appointment yesterday to initiate treatment with sovaldi/olysio/riba. We did labs, meds were ordered, and paperwork is being submitted to Cigna today. - Riba 600mg twice daily (1200mg) - simeprevir 150mg once daily - sofosbuvir 400mg once daily Next step is to starting pestering Cign...	patiently_waiting	10	1408	Jun 9, 2014 by patiently_waiting
	Questions???? (Preview) When I was sick last week, twice I threw up my Sovaldi about 7 or 8 hours after I had taken it. I had my blood drawn on Tuesday which was2 days into week 5 and my numbers didn't change. I'm still at less than 43. Should I be concerned? Could , my throwing up those 2 pills truly have an effect? Thanks for your resp...	thepoet	15	1198	Jun 9, 2014 by thepoet
	peg - interferon ribavarin treatment (Preview) Dear All, I am in week 24 of my p-interferon / ribavarin treatment. I underwent a CBC and ESR test today. My ESR levels came at 20 (it was 2 before starting treatment). I also have persistent cough that refuses to go away. What could be the reason for this elevation in ESR? Could anyone help? -- Edited by m...	mindovermatter	8	1161	Jun 9, 2014 by mindovermatter
	Food with Olysio/Sovaldi? (Preview) Hi All I know that my husband should eat food when taking the medications. But he usually is not hungry in the morning, and waits an hour or so. Should this be taken with food to help with absorption (like the high fat diet with Incivek) or is this to reduce upset stomach? Also, are there other restricti...	sandypsych	3	1065	Jun 8, 2014 by Tig
	Health Insurer refuses to cover cost of Sovaldi (Preview) Hi folks, haven't been here for awhile. I was here during triple treatment with Victrelis. Relapsed six months post treatment. I was with Kaiser then. Now I am with a different provider and my doctor has prescribed Olysis and Sovaldi. They have refused coverage initially and just refused again aft...	Lowrider	15	2588	Jun 8, 2014 by Lowrider
	Double Therapy (Preview) Hi all I'm new and will start treatment of Sovaldi and Olysio Can anyone tell me what kind of side effects there experiencing If any I. Was told by the doctors there we're NONE buy I don't believe them	Finbar	8	1007	Jun 8, 2014 by Tig
	EOT (Preview) Took my last shot 5/25/14 and my last 3 riba pills 6/1/14 at 7:15 p.m. Was never so glad to swallow 3 pills in my life. I'm so relieved that it's over- too tired to celebrate -but relieved. Went for my 12 week labs yesterday, and have an appointment with my NP tomorrow, so obviousl, won't have results for a f...	jimbob	23	1300	Jun 8, 2014 by jimbob
	Does anybody have no trouble from RIBA? (Preview) I hear a lot about the nasty side effects of RIBA ...and I was wondering do just a few suffer these symptoms or does everybody ?	Lighthouse	7	958	Jun 7, 2014 by Groupergetter
	Med's in the Cooler (Preview) I got my 2ed to last shipment of drugs, last time it came in one pack both meds, the time before one in one pack the other in another pack but delivered together well this time it came one in a pack one day and the other in a cooler the next day. I guess expecting any kind of consistency from them is too much to...	Huey	0	587	Jun 6, 2014 by Huey
	Solvaldi/Olysio 4 week mark -- not undetected - sad :( (Preview) I have a AMAZING doctor so I know i'm in great hands... but couldn't help but be mildly disappointed to find out I still am not UD even though nearly everyone in this forum seems UD on this protocol by the 4 week mark. In just two weeks I went from 14 million to just 28. not 28 million, just the number 28. And in...	Omnamahshivaya	27	2407	Jun 6, 2014 by Omnamahshivaya
	interferon folk (Preview) we are the last of the breed!	JLynch30	24	2628	Jun 5, 2014 by patiently_waiting
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