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Incivek.....48 weeks ???

bethann718
bethann718
just curious if anybody has gone, or is scheduled to treat a total of 48 after the 12 week incivek.....or is it primarily victrelis pt.?.thank you, Beth
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am on the 48 week plan.Just took shot 32 of 48
deleted_user
deleted_user
This is with incivek peg and riba total of 48 weeks
deleted_user
deleted_user
Im on that 48 week list even though Ive been undie since week 4. Just completed Incivek last night. I do have hopes that just maybe I would be able to stop at 6 months, but some test has shown my Dr. that chances are I will have to go 48....but hey there is people here that have done it, ard are doing! Way to go starcraft!! Woot!! Woot!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Just did shot 47 of 48, combined inc/peg/riba weeks 1-12
Inf/riba weeks 13-48.

Congrats on your last shot darlin!!! Swallow ALL those final ribas and go go go!!

Huge hugs.
I am so very proud of you.
Janet

Ps yay mikey Keep on keepin on!!!
16 more! That's 1/2 of what you've already done! Isn't that crazy?
You can do this!!!!
Hugs doll
deleted_user
deleted_user
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r4xYqhc3Ns
karmah0209
karmah0209
Beth, I was thinkin like you............

why are people having to do 48weeks if they are on the incivek?
fishboy316
fishboy316
Dalios is correct. I was told by my dr that it depends on liver stage as to how long. Mine met 48 weeks with vic. I also took shot 32 last nite and waiting to see if better than 31(hope so!)