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Author Topic: GT3 Treatments  (Read 12064 times)

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Offline Serenitynow

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GT3 Treatments
« on: December 07, 2014, 02:02:06 pm »
I finished 24 weeks of Sovaldi & Ribavirin treatment but after 12 weeks post completion I am not virus free. My viral load wasn't checked during treatment but my Alt and Ast  levels were in normal range after 4 weeks of treatment. Does anyone know of any alternative treatments that may be coming in the near future for GT3 patients? My Gastro Dr. told me there isn't any back up for my treatment. Also has anyone seen any explanation as to why the Sovaldi Ribavirin treatments fail in GT3 patients? Thanks for any response to my questions.

Offline Bucky

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Re: GT3 Treatments
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2014, 02:33:14 pm »
I finished 24 weeks of Sovaldi & Ribavirin treatment but after 12 weeks post completion I am not virus free. My viral load wasn't checked during treatment but my Alt and Ast  levels were in normal range after 4 weeks of treatment. Does anyone know of any alternative treatments that may be coming in the near future for GT3 patients? My Gastro Dr. told me there isn't any back up for my treatment. Also has anyone seen any explanation as to why the Sovaldi Ribavirin treatments fail in GT3 patients? Thanks for any response to my questions.

Welcome and so sorry to hear this. IDK the next step for you, but I am sure someone will have an suggestion soon.
Bucky
« Last Edit: December 07, 2014, 02:53:41 pm by Bucky »
I HAVE SLAYED THE DRAGON.....CURED SVR24!

Offline lporterrn

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Re: GT3 Treatments
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2014, 10:13:45 pm »
Hi,
I am sorry you had that outcome. I really don't know the answer to this yet. I suggest you keep searching Hep's news https://www.hepmag.com/category/science-news
« Last Edit: March 25, 2022, 06:11:10 pm by iana5252 »
Lucinda Porter, RN
1988 Contracted HCV
1997 Interferon nonresponder
2003 PEG + ribavirin responder-relapser
2013 Cured (Harvoni + ribavirin clinical trial)
https://www.hepmag.com/blogger/lucindakporter

Offline will I?

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Re: GT3 Treatments
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2014, 08:29:34 am »
yeah im genotype 3 and viral load 6.1mill and doc recommends solvadi/ribo combo without interferon cause of mental illness past. had it for 5 years now.. done allot of damage already f4 cirrhosis on a fibrosure and severe necroinflammatory scarring.
Im looking around for results of genotypoe 3 illness .. so maybe that's another reason my insurance wont approve cuz of the cure rate is low :(

Offline BattleTheBeast

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  • Female, 57 - SVR12 as of 7/23/15!!
Re: GT3 Treatments
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2014, 09:47:37 am »
I finished 24 weeks of Sovaldi & Ribavirin treatment but after 12 weeks post completion I am not virus free. My viral load wasn't checked during treatment but my Alt and Ast  levels were in normal range after 4 weeks of treatment. Does anyone know of any alternative treatments that may be coming in the near future for GT3 patients? My Gastro Dr. told me there isn't any back up for my treatment. Also has anyone seen any explanation as to why the Sovaldi Ribavirin treatments fail in GT3 patients? Thanks for any response to my questions.

Hi Serenitynow,

I am so sorry the treatment failed for you. I am sure more things will be coming down the pike really soon. I would keep an eye out on the clinical trials which may give you some ideas about your options.

Mel
~Mel~
Hep C, Type 1, 10/11  viral load 8,238,340, AST-60, ALT-57 Bili .6  Stage 4 cirrhosis,
Week 4 VL <15 AST 20 - ALT 27 Bili .9
Week 9 - switched to Harvoni VL UD!! AST 20 ALT 19

EOT date is 4/30/2015,
SVR 12 is 7/23/15 ACHIEVED!!! 
and SVR 24 ACHIEVED!!

 


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