Was told to lower pegasys dose wk 12 WHY?

[denigreg]

Hello all I had lab work done last week. Did shot and now doctor's office called and told me the doctor
read my lab work from last week and to lower peqasys shot from 180 mcg to 135 mcg. So I asked why and she told
me doc said too much to go into depth over phone. Would need to see me. What the hell is going on? WBC has been down for weeks platlet among a few other things. RBC has been fine. Should I drive 5 mins to get lab work from
hospital? Doc's office is there too. Why would I have to lower dose now after b4 12th shot? Riba is 1000 was @ 1200 but lowered because of shortness of breath. Help! Love you all. Hope everyone is doing well.
Denise
And why couldn't he just say he could call me back and explain?

[can-do-man]

You don't earn the nic name Scarey B for nothing........ YIKES!!!

[willbb]

Oh Dear...

[lynda607]

I guess if one thinks Incivek is only dosed 2 x daily then looking at a person's profile picture should be telling enough as to whether the patient is receiving enough Pegasys despite what the manufacturer recommends.  Lower the Pegasys dosage because of body weight, now that's sage advice.....goodness gracious.  

[spectda]

Did you have a week 4 PCR to determine your viral load? Do you know which test you are using to determine your viral load and how sensitive the test is? How long is your doctor planning on treating you?
-Dave

[spectda]

"it's not just about low or crazy low, it's about how fast you've been dropping."
She isn't dropping very quickly, this is a week 12 CBC. She is not in the danger zone for HGB, ANC or Platelets. I am surprised that you would suggest that she is getting enough interferon based on her picture. Have you determined that the manufacturer of pegasys is incorrect about their dosing, you mentioned that 180 mcgs in only for bigger people?
-Dave

[denigreg]

Just some more info... I was UND @ 7 wks. Got an intestinal infection a few wks ago.My doc keeps saying I've got this beat. He said I am his only patient w/geno 3 and his other 9 pts he's treating would love to be in my shoes. Doc's office has been very helpful in past when doc had info for me and if I had ??'s they would get me answers. This just totally caught me off guard. So I am calling office in the am and I will get some answers. I don't want to lower dose and risk the virus coming back! I will NEVER take this poison again. I am so emotionally and physically drained! Thank you all for your input and support!! I hope we all beat this and can be healthy again! Love to all! p.s. I'll post tomorrow what happens.
Denise