Fat is not a requirement for Victrelis. Australia finally approved Victrelis and Incivek late last year, but the Government has said that no new drugs will be funded by our PBS for at least 5 years. Drugs like Sovaldi may be approved this year, but without Government funding, very few will be able to afford it. As you say, at this stage, Sovaldi must be used with Interferon and Ribavirin for Geno 1's. Even when a second DAA is added and the Interferon dropped, cirrhotics will need 24 weeks of Rx. That's about A$200,000 without the second DAA! Unless you're rich, a Trial is the way to go. Cheers.
Bunny said
Jan 8, 2014
Hi Malcolm
thanks for your reply. My Hepotologist could have treated me ten times, he said but everything there was had the Interferon with it. You are very fortunate. How did you manage with all the fat you had to eat?
i didn't think Australia was behind the US in getting new drugs out. That is interesting . Canada just got the Victrelis a year ago. Now Health Canada has approved the Sovaldi but for us genotype 1's we still have to use the Interferon.
mallani said
Jan 8, 2014
Hi Linda,
Nice to have another mature person on the Forum, so welcome. Like Canada, Australia is behind the times compared with the USA. I was lucky to have a Hepatologist that could access Victrelis, so did the 48 weeks and got my SVR. Cirrhotics that are older have a hard time on treatment, so if you can get on a Trial of the new DAA's go for it. You need to avoid Interferon after your vision problems, so the Merck combination or the Gilead duo would be the best bet. Best of luck, and ask any questions you like, or use the 'Search' button. Cheers.
Bunny said
Jan 8, 2014
Thanks SuziQ It took me awhile to figure this all out. Nice to have someone to show me the ropes.
suziq said
Jan 8, 2014
Hi Linda,
Good to have you here !!!! There is sooo much information on this forum--I do enjoy it so.
Fill out the signature on your profile so the ones with memory loss (like me) can remember your info' It will be displayed at the bottom of all your posts. I think you will be amazed at all the info here that we couldn't get on other forums. Also check the email box below your posts and you will be notified whenever anyone posts to a section you are checking out. This is such a luxury compared to the other forum.
SuziQ
-- Edited by suziq on Thursday 9th of January 2014 12:12:55 AM
Bunny said
Jan 8, 2014
Hi 2willy
i tried the SOC treatment but the Interferon started to damage my vision. Stopped after 7weeks. I have not been able to be treated dice then. Canada needs to get on the band wagon for those of us with genotype 1. I live in Manitoba and unless I want to travel for 13 hours there is nothing out here for me. Frustrating to say the least.
Bunny said
Jan 8, 2014
Hi Gracie
it's nice to talk to another Canadian .
2willy said
Jan 8, 2014
Sudbury Ontario
Gracie said
Jan 8, 2014
ME! New Brunswick!
Bunny said
Jan 8, 2014
I am wondering if there are any members here from Canada?
Same genotype too...!
Hi again Linda,
Fat is not a requirement for Victrelis. Australia finally approved Victrelis and Incivek late last year, but the Government has said that no new drugs will be funded by our PBS for at least 5 years. Drugs like Sovaldi may be approved this year, but without Government funding, very few will be able to afford it. As you say, at this stage, Sovaldi must be used with Interferon and Ribavirin for Geno 1's. Even when a second DAA is added and the Interferon dropped, cirrhotics will need 24 weeks of Rx. That's about A$200,000 without the second DAA! Unless you're rich, a Trial is the way to go. Cheers.
Hi Malcolm
thanks for your reply. My Hepotologist could have treated me ten times, he said but everything there was had the Interferon with it. You are very fortunate. How did you manage with all the fat you had to eat?
i didn't think Australia was behind the US in getting new drugs out. That is interesting . Canada just got the Victrelis a year ago. Now Health Canada has approved the Sovaldi but for us genotype 1's we still have to use the Interferon.
Hi Linda,
Nice to have another mature person on the Forum, so welcome. Like Canada, Australia is behind the times compared with the USA. I was lucky to have a Hepatologist that could access Victrelis, so did the 48 weeks and got my SVR. Cirrhotics that are older have a hard time on treatment, so if you can get on a Trial of the new DAA's go for it. You need to avoid Interferon after your vision problems, so the Merck combination or the Gilead duo would be the best bet. Best of luck, and ask any questions you like, or use the 'Search' button. Cheers.
Thanks SuziQ It took me awhile to figure this all out. Nice to have someone to show me the ropes.
Hi Linda,
Good to have you here !!!! There is sooo much information on this forum--I do enjoy it so.
Fill out the signature on your profile so the ones with memory loss (like me) can remember your info' It will be displayed at the bottom of all your posts. I think you will be amazed at all the info here that we couldn't get on other forums. Also check the email box below your posts and you will be notified whenever anyone posts to a section you are checking out. This is such a luxury compared to the other forum.
SuziQ
-- Edited by suziq on Thursday 9th of January 2014 12:12:55 AM
Hi 2willy
i tried the SOC treatment but the Interferon started to damage my vision. Stopped after 7weeks. I have not been able to be treated dice then. Canada needs to get on the band wagon for those of us with genotype 1. I live in Manitoba and unless I want to travel for 13 hours there is nothing out here for me. Frustrating to say the least.
Hi Gracie
it's nice to talk to another Canadian .
Sudbury Ontario
I am wondering if there are any members here from Canada?