Drug choices = Please help

[RAIA]

I was told I am genotype 3, no cirrhosis, didn't mention fibrosis. going to get more info this morning when I give them last years tax return and get my first shot for Hep A/B.

They want me to do Marvycet (sp?) which is 8 wks, that part I like, shorter time.
I've been reading all the side effects people before me have listed. They only told me about headaches, which I hydrate myself well, and fatigue, which there is no way around it but I have to work. Reading the other side effects people said they went through and still feel even after finishing scared me.

Can you tell me if this is a good drug to take in spite of all I'm reading? Are there other drugs for genotype 3 that are better. I read that #3 can be resistant.

Please tell me me your opinion, feelings, anything, that will help me get through this. I have to work. I have no one to rely on. In the middle of this, perhaps right before I get approved and start, I have to move. Not to stressed about that.
More concern over the fatigue, blurred vision, etc. Is it debilitating?

Thank you, everyone.

[RAIA]

I'm a bit saddened that I received no replies. Us newbies come here looking for support and information from those who have gone before us. And it's not just here, I've tried other forums and it's the same. Is it too painful or a stressor to have to think of this.? I know I sometimes don't want to come on and read people's posts because I find it overwhelming and scary. But us newbies need you.

[Lynn K]

Hi Raia and welcome

You only posted this morning we are not constantly monitoring the forum so it may take a day or two for you to receive a response.

The majority of patients only experienced minimal side effects the occasional mild headache which can hopefully be avoided by staying properly hydrated.  While some people sadly have had a more difficult time with treatment this is not typical for the majority of patients. Most patient tolerated treatment very well and you can likely expect the same experience with treatment.

Mavyret is the recommended treatment for genotype 3 and what your doctor has selected. I suggest you trust your doctors choices they are the experts in these matters.

Best of luck with your treatment let us know how it is going

[RAIA]

thank you

[lporterrn]

I find it helpful to do a Forum search - if you put Mavyret into the search field, you can read posts of others who have experience with it.

Personally, I think one of the reasons that we don't have lots of people on the forum at any single moment is because treatment is so much easier, people are out having fun and keeping busy. In the old days with interferon, I was on the support forums constantly. I'm delighted those days are gone!