Sometimes, all of this was rough and discouraging. My doctor adjusted the dosages, but less wasn't killing the virus. In fact, the PCRs showed the viral load was increasing. After six months of this trend, we agreed to discontinue this treatment in the hopes of something better down the road. My doctor has an experimental treatment in the works as I write this.
Ribavirin is increased as well at first.
There are two or three other medications added that I am just learning about, for side effects and to help boost the works. He added that he envisions a future where the HCV patient will need to take something akin to the AIDs cocktail. During the waiting time, until this course is approved, I need to build up my strength and blood levels, and get things ready again. This time, I may need to start in the hospital or have a nurse or informed caretaker. It's all a bit nerve-racking.