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Missed Dose Pegasys
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Ask the Experts
Can a skip a week of Pegasys?Hi,I am starting week 7 and doing well. No real side effects until this past week (even my Dr. was surprised!). Now I'm getting the "flu-like" symptoms on and off. In a couple weeks I have a really busy week including an event I am...
Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.
Tufts University School of Medicine
I would definitely not skip the dose. Hepatitis C virus manufacturers itself fast and in high numbers. One missed dose could completely change you chances of eradication and that would be a shame. Research has shown that medication adherence really...
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If I miss and dose, should I double dose?I just realized that I missed my morning dose of kaletra (though I took my emtriva and the other... Read more »Missed doses / double dosesHello Dr.I have a general question and one concern. First, the concern: I think I missed one doses... Read more »
Articles
One Year on Therapy and Counting ... Doses Taken: 1,460; Doses Missed: 0I am what is referred to as a highly motivated and compliant patient. I am highly motivated to stay alive and healthy, and I know that the way to maintain my health is to comply, conscientiously and consistently, with the multidrug regimen my doctor... Read more »
Unplanned Treatment Interruptions Involve a Greater Risk of Virological Failure Than Missing Occasional DosesUnstructured treatment interruptions -- rather than missed doses of medication -- involve a greater risk of a detectable viral load, US research published in the online edition of AIDS suggests. Investigators analysed the results of 16 clinical... Read more »
HIV/AIDS Patients in Rural Areas More Likely to Miss Drug Doses If "Problem Drinkers," Study SaysHIV/AIDS patients living in rural areas are more likely to miss doses of their antiretroviral drug regimens if they are "problem drinkers," according to a study published in the August issue of AIDS Patient Care and STDs , the Baton Rouge ... Read more »
Roche Hepatitis C Treatment Gains Half of Market Share From Schering-PloughThe hepatitis C drug Pegasys, which is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Roche , has gained half of the market share from Schering-Plough's Peg-Intron hepatitis C treatment after being available for barely one year, the AP/Philadelphia... Read more »
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Hi, guys, I've been missing you all, esp AIDSTOHV
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
It is so good to be back, I and my husband have been very busy with blood work, trying to get a head doc---long, long waiting list for that with an HMO, and just dealing with life in general. Also we went to the Northern Lights ALternatives, which...
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Pegasys for HBV
Posted by shannon, 2 Replies
Hey ya'll!My friend, David, is going to start Pegasys to treat his Hep B this week. I have read some scary stuff about the side effects. has anyone got any experience to share or any advice about handling it? Thanks, Shannon Read more » Info on Pegasys
Posted by shannon, 1 Reply
Hey ya'll!My friend, David, is going to start Pegasys to treat his Hep B this week. I have read some scary stuff about the side effects. has anyone got any experience to share or any advice about handling it? Thanks, Shannon Read more »
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