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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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63%
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Overall, 64% (393 Members) find Interferon helpful
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Interferon Reviews

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The new Dr. put him on this, had good reports, did good at first after 5-6 mo. it began to take its toll. Came off for Afinitor.
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horrible
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48 wks. went undectable after 2 mos, four mos after tx came back with a vengence
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I had to do it for 2 years but was lucky, my doc said there was only a 20% chance of it working. I was lucky for once in my life and was one of the 20%.
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Just started today!
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Hard to inject after a few cuz I knew they would make me sick
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Tried two separate courses. Both failed
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Start July 10, 2009
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I had a very bad experience I have the genotype that is supposed to resist treatment, but in four weeks time they couldn't find the virus in my blood. Here's the bad part after just 4 weeks i ended up in the hospital for a week and was very close to needing a transfusion. I am alone in this and scared to try again, side effects included depression made worse because I am alone, pains and aches, hair loss and a rash that was so bad I still have scars on my arms. There is more but enough now.
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My experience has been difficult. I suffer from Rhumatory arthritis, Fatigue, Insomnia, Anxiety, and the list goes on...
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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]