tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post1686724125912572261..comments2024-03-18T05:46:06.835-04:00Comments on HCV New Drugs: U.S. FDA Approves Gilead’s Harvoni® (Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir)HCV New Drugshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16049941177490552710noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-90423345866086113142016-05-03T19:35:03.711-04:002016-05-03T19:35:03.711-04:00Forum Why is marijuana a disqualifier for Harvoni?... <a href="https://forums.hepmag.com/index.php?topic=1940.0" rel="nofollow">Forum Why is marijuana a disqualifier for Harvoni? </a> HCV New Drugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049941177490552710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-79030868066735154922016-05-03T18:06:46.946-04:002016-05-03T18:06:46.946-04:00Does Marijuana effect harvoniDoes Marijuana effect harvoniWorrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196659166069810959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-46057654060458044472016-04-14T09:24:09.110-04:002016-04-14T09:24:09.110-04:00I would recommend you drink tea, if you are going ...I would recommend you drink tea, if you are going to ingest herbal medicine. I did not find Harvoni to be toxic; also, I have been a vegetarian for almost 50 years. The meat produced by the livestock industry is one of the most toxic things we could put into our bodies. If you move toward vegetarianism, be sure to know what you are doing. There are many good books about nutrition and obtaining all of the nutrients your body needs by going that route. Also, I take a very good, vegetarian vitamin C several times a day, and a multiple veg. tablet a couple of times a day. I haven't felt this good in a long time. I cleared HCV G1 quickly; I was zero viral load at the 1/2 point test-take ALL medications as prescribed. I re-test this summer, but I am not worried. Good luck, American neighbor.1 Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609011705652865441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-84163136278228408832016-04-14T02:54:01.219-04:002016-04-14T02:54:01.219-04:00I started on Harvoni 4 days ago. I am really exci...I started on Harvoni 4 days ago. I am really excited but very anxious. I believed smoking marijuana was safe for my liver unless it was hydroponic, which could accelerate fibrosis into cirrhosis. Although it is very mild and home grown, it just makes me sleep and eat. My concern was for my lungs, mouth and throat. I have just researched it and I am really concerned that it is dangerous, I want Harvoni to work as I want my life back, I have been preparing myself for a short life, I am 58. I got thyroid problems on interferon back in 94. My conclusion, at 58 my body cant afford any sort of toxic substance regardless of the conflicting information about marijuana use and hep C. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-78607230770923090682016-04-11T10:26:54.116-04:002016-04-11T10:26:54.116-04:00I'm getting My initial dose of Harvoni this we...I'm getting My initial dose of Harvoni this week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-8395468374964363852015-12-03T16:44:26.804-05:002015-12-03T16:44:26.804-05:00I received 8 weeks of Harvoni at $5/month through ...I received 8 weeks of Harvoni at $5/month through the support oath program. Have you tried that route?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375996319483317570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-3187263260014295922015-06-26T11:25:07.926-04:002015-06-26T11:25:07.926-04:00Why would anyone who is lucky enough to go through...Why would anyone who is lucky enough to go through this treatment and clear their Hep C even want to chance drinking alcohol? People without Hep C get cirrhosis. If alcohol is THAT important in your life, you have a problem with alcohol. I did the Pegysus/Ribaviron over 10 years ago and almost died. I'm going on week 9 of Harvoni, have cleared the virus and have NO intention of ever drinking. I suggest attending AA meetings and being grateful that your virus is cleared. This is from one grateful person who is praying for SVR and plans to steer clear of alcohol and any other drugs not prescribed by my dr. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-2483931155498097312015-05-17T10:38:03.557-04:002015-05-17T10:38:03.557-04:00Alcohol and HCV
Alcohol can damage or destroy live...Alcohol and HCV<br />Alcohol can damage or destroy liver cells. Liver damage can lead to the build up of fat in your liver (fatty liver), inflammation or swelling of your liver (alcoholic hepatitis), and/or scarring of your liver (cirrhosis). For people with liver disease, especially hepatitis C, even a small amount of alcohol can make the disease worse. In a special 2013 issue of <a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cld.v2.2/issuetoc" rel="nofollow"> Clinical Liver Disease</a> , researchers wrote;<br /><br />"Long-term alcohol use has synergistic effects with other causes of chronic liver disease to accelerate progression of liver disease. For example, patients with Hepatitis C who regularly consume alcohol experience an accelerated progression to fibrosis, and a higher incidence of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)"<br /><br />Why would anyone want to consume a known liver toxin after achieving SVR?<br />This is a hot topic, however, if this person has liver damage; beyond mild fibrosis or cirrhosis, data has shown no level of alcohol is safe - as mentioned above we know that consuming alcohol accelerates the progression of liver fibrosis. For people with no liver damage or minimal damage, some physicians may advise that consuming alcohol in moderation is okay. What is moderation? A glass of wine once in awhile seems safe doesn't it? But the bigger picture is how many glasses of wine will follow? This is a personal decision, one that only you and your doctor can make. For me, reaching SVR (2000) was difficult, keeping my liver healthy has been much easier. <br />HCV New Drugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049941177490552710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-49130035932259627722015-05-17T01:53:15.347-04:002015-05-17T01:53:15.347-04:00I have a friend who lives in Covington KY who is a...I have a friend who lives in Covington KY who is almost done with the 8 week treatment and says his doctor said after his 8 week treatment is over he can drink alcohol on a daily basis? Is this true?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-46906795333192989072015-03-14T09:38:25.553-04:002015-03-14T09:38:25.553-04:00Marijuana is not listed as interacting with Harvoi... Marijuana is not listed as interacting with Harvoini on Gileads PRESCRIBING INFORMATION<br /><a href="http://www.gilead.com/~/media/Files/pdfs/medicines/liver-disease/harvoni/harvoni_pi.pdf" rel="nofollow"> Harvoni DRUG INTERACTIONS</a><br />Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. HARVONI may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how HARVONI works.<br />In addition, some health insurance carriers require patients be alcohol and drug free for 6 months before they will approve treatment, restrictions may also apply throughout therapy. <br /><br />From Catie <br /><a href="http://www.catie.ca/en/practical-guides/hepc-in-depth/faq/what-effect-does-marijuana-pot-have-hepatitis-c" rel="nofollow">hat effect does marijuana (pot) have on hepatitis C?</a>HCV New Drugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049941177490552710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-29492156640102829772015-03-13T21:43:28.458-04:002015-03-13T21:43:28.458-04:00does marijuana interfere with harvoni treatment?does marijuana interfere with harvoni treatment?worrywomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127167577315622715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-55866191729305853562014-12-09T17:41:34.644-05:002014-12-09T17:41:34.644-05:00From what I have read thus far, if your physician/...From what I have read thus far, if your physician/provider submitted the following; 1-prior authorization and was denied, followed up with an appeal, also denied you can apply for Gilead's Patient Assistance Program for Sovaldi® and Harvoni®. To find out if you qualify for Gilead's <a rel="nofollow">Support Path for Sovaldi® and Harvoni®</a> call 1-855-769-7284, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). HCV New Drugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049941177490552710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-82362062029259779812014-12-09T12:09:07.562-05:002014-12-09T12:09:07.562-05:00where can we the underinsured Obama care patients ...where can we the underinsured Obama care patients go for help with financial cost of this new miracle drug?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-76557920311121025222014-12-07T16:04:43.812-05:002014-12-07T16:04:43.812-05:00Why can they send (Harvoni) to Third World countr...Why can they send (Harvoni) to Third World countries for 900.00 a treatment and it cost 84000.00 to AMERICANS? Wonder why It is called GREED..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-74801738649368412242014-11-27T22:10:08.306-05:002014-11-27T22:10:08.306-05:00Would you rather wish that these drugs were never ...Would you rather wish that these drugs were never developed?<br />I got very sick and had to be hospitalised for 2 weeks after 5 weeks of Pegasys.<br />I almost died and nearly lost my left leg after 18 weeks of Victrelis Triple.<br />At 6 weeks of 12 on Simeprevir/Sovaldi I have been clear for 2 1/2 weeks, have normal blood and no side effects. The high price is worth it because previous drugs were garbage. <br /><br />The price is high. Without money these drugs would not exist. Do you value your life? People spend that much on vehicles. This disease has cost me five years of my life. It is looking like this is the cure. <br /><br />Your insurance is a different matter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358569997429791810.post-5126474441585872012014-11-19T13:23:32.839-05:002014-11-19T13:23:32.839-05:00I wonder what Robyn Karnauskas attitude about th...I wonder what Robyn Karnauskas attitude about the appropriateness of the highly priced Harvoni if one of her family members was to receive a letter like I did from the insurance co. denying preauthorization to pay for the prescription. The logic being the patient is not near enough to death or has suffered enough irreversible liver, muscle wasting, gastro malignant tumers, or esophageal bleeding varacies damage. Speak up Deutsche Bank.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com