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Interferons (IFNs) are a class of natural proteins produced by the cells of the immune systems of most animals in response to challenges by foreign agents such as viruses, bacteria, parasites and tumor cells. Interferons belong to the large class of glycoproteins known as cytokines. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

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100%
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Overall, 64% (393 Members) find Interferon helpful
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Interferon Reviews

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Brutal
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tried it in 1999-- didnt work, lost my marbles for nothing..
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heavy side effects.anxiety attacks,rash,pain in chest etc.
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Cleared w/IF in year 1..it came back.
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Life becomes a bad side effect.
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Not a lot of fun but doable.
It worked in the past when it first spread. Made him very weak and tired.
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none
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Don't know. Was kicked out of program because I was drinking. That was7 years ago. Did 2 different trials. side effects were dry skin and hair thinning
Working / Worked
Working so far. Side effects are like the flu..body aches, fever, nausea, diarrhea. been on it for 3 years, still having side effects controlled by morphine and injectable Gravol, Tylenol #3 etc.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Interferon and Hyperpigmentation
    Hyperpigmentation common adverse event of interferon-based chronic HCV therapy http://www.healio.com/hepatology/chronic-hepatitis/news/online/%7B0B... [More]
  2. Discussion: Interferon is more harmful!
    I saw this article a few days ago and I think it is referring to mono therapy of Interferon alone and subsequent attempts with Interferon alone again.... [More]
  3. Discussion: Avastin/Interferon
    Has anyone had any experience with either one of these drugs? [More]
  4. Discussion: Interferon may be harmful in retreatment
    Ugh! Interferon is harmful to everyone, IMO! [More]
  5. Discussion: Interferon may be harmful in retreatment
    Chronic hepatitis C: Interferon may be harmful in re-treatment http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-chronic-hepatitis-interferon-re-treatment.html... [More]