Week six - solvaldi and ribaviri

Nausea is pretty common with treatments that have riba in the combo.

"Less serious side effects may include:
headache;
muscle pain;
dry mouth;
nausea; vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite;
weight loss;
feeling tired or irritable;
anxiety, mood changes."


Solvaldi also has a common side of nausea.

"Sovaldi (sofosbuvir) a nucleotide analog inhibitor of HCV NS5B polymerase used to treat chronic hepatitis C (CHC) infection as a component of a combination antiviral treatment regimen. Common side effects include fatigue, headache, nausea, insomnia, itching, rash, decreased appetite, and diarrhea."



Since you are taking riba, are you drinking half your body weight in oz. of water, per day? Water seems to help with side effects. Eat a little something fatty with the riba, if you aren't doing that. Some nut butter or avocado on a saltine, or toast seems to be enough.

Try Ginger Ale, chicken noodle soup, saltines, and the normal things one would do for nausea. Sometimes it is difficult to get the water down, but water does help with sides.

Have you had a lab this week to see how your blood looks? When treating, it is difficult to know if you have a side effect that is rather common, or something else going on. I suggest you check in with your doctor to be certain. Sorry things are rough, but you will get through this and it will be worth it! Let us hear from you. Big Hugs

Glad you have the treatment without interferon. I edited my post as I had one line that was a side fx of interferon, by mistake.

Like you, my husband treated twice with interferon/riba. Also, GT3. He was lucky enough to get SVR with the 2nd treatment. That was 3 years ago. Honestly, we did not think he would get SVR after failing previously, but here's to luck!

We are grateful to see the new treatments are much more kind on most treating. Nearly everyone is able to complete the newer treatments. Check in and let us know how you are doing. We care. Big Hugs

Yes, he has had 5 calls since Jan 16th. Some were back-up calls. 4 of the 5 organs were not acceptable for transplant. One of the 5 was transplanted on a night themister was a back-up. We were thrilled for that man and wished we could have sent a congratulations card. His turn will come, but it has been pretty emotional. The last call was over a month ago. Thanks for asking;) Big Hugs

I just finished your treatment. Weeks 3-7 were the worst for me so I am hoping you are nearly over the worst. Headaches and nausea got much better but fatigue lived on and is still with me, hopefully to subside soon. I agree with all suggestions made for foods to help for nausea (although my dr claims that fatty food is only helpful with the interferon treatment and is not helpful for riba or sovaldi). I always ate something like peanut butter or avocado with medicine just in case. Ginger is very helpful and any products with ginger in it (tea, ginger chews) -- Ginger Ale was my treat but if you look at the ingredients most brands do not have real ginger in them!!! Some do so look for it in the ingredients. Stick with it. It will get better and you will be better and what can be better then that! GC