telaprevir vs boceprevir

[kirk8]

I am about to start treatment for 1a hep c. My doctor is giving me the option of taking telaprevir or boceprevir. I am trying to determine which drug is right for me. If anyone has any insight please share it.  
First, let me tell u a little about myself for my specific case.  I am 25yo. About 220lbs. My viral load is about 500,000. I have never been treated before.  I am healthy and don’t think I’ve had the virus long. Thanks, anything helps.

[Aaron57]

More on Tela vs. Boce , a pretty comprehensive overview of what we know and what we don't know ..

http://hepatitiscnewdrugs.blogspot.com/2011/06/new-treatments-for-hepatitis-c.html

[kirk8]

Ooops, ment SVR. Anyway, thanks again. I start treatment in August. I'll b back.

[kirk8]

Thanks, this was just the information I was looking for and after reading hours of research yesterday I decided to go with telaprevir. The prospects of a shorter treatment duration is a plus. Honestly, I was leaning towards telaprevir all along but after reading the side effects included anal itching, burning, and possibly even hemorhoids. I was reluctant. But I have to keep my eye on the goal of SVC and I just think that telaprevir may be slightly more effective.

[James10500]

They say if you treat the Tela rash immediately it's manageable.  And there's always procrit or the anemia side.  Tough choice but I'm so happy you have a choice to make, it's awesome  that these drugs are here and people have such a better chance for SVR now ,
Good luck !

[frijole]

Yes can do is right -- If you are undetectable at 8 weeks and 24 weeks you treat for a total of 28 weeks with victrelis

[frijole]

can-do is probably right.  I tend to focus on what is benficial to me as a relapser and don't have the labeling here with me to tell. You can rely on what can-do says.

frijole