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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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| Condition | Members | Success |
| Hepatitis C | 296 |
61% |
| Renal Cell Carcinoma (K... | 10 |
100% |
| Polycythemia | 5 |
100% |
| Acute Myelogenous Leuke... | 2 |
100% |
| Migraine Headaches | 1 |
0% |
Overall, 63% (316
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Interferon Reviews
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It did not work and the treatment sucked. I had fatigue, nausea, and became psycotic. How's that for fun.
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Could hardly get out of bed for a year. Worked.
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sick, sick and sicker!
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while I was taking it but didn't stop the progession
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I took interferon for a year, and went into remission after 6 mos. The remission did not last. I'm a non-responder.
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As above described
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worked. weak; remember having usual side effects.
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My blood count at three months of treatment was undetectable. I have been able to manage the big side effects with loads of water. My weight divided by two and that is the amount of ounces of water I drink each day. I do have hair loss and insomnia. Still undergoing treatment till April 08
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Didn't work 10 years ago, felt awful on it but did lose weight!!!
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Has worked. No signs of the virus in me now. 6 years later
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What type do you take? My hubby's is Pegylated Interferon 2b [More] -
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yes, i think the interferon is by weight too cause at the doctors office i met a football type guy and he was taking more than me....?? [More] -
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Interferon is a genetically engineered product. http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256B44005183CC Thanks for postin... [More] -
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Ok you braniacs on all things HCV....which Interferon brands are synthetic? [More] -
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They tried Gamma interferon for MS before the Beta that they use now. All kinds of bad things happened. It may be the way it was administered but I ... [More]
