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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

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Hepatitis C
364
63%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (K...
12
100%
Polycythemia
6
100%
Acute Myelogenous Leuke...
4
100%
Overall, 64% (393 Members) find Interferon helpful
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Interferon Reviews

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Could hardly get out of bed for a year. Worked.
Working / Worked
sick, sick and sicker!
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while I was taking it but didn't stop the progession
Working / Worked
I took interferon for a year, and went into remission after 6 mos. The remission did not last. I'm a non-responder.
Working / Worked
As above described
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worked. weak; remember having usual side effects.
Working / Worked
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
Working / Worked
Didn't work 10 years ago, felt awful on it but did lose weight!!!
Working / Worked
Has worked. No signs of the virus in me now. 6 years later
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hated it did it for 7 months lost my hair was ill all the time finally quit !
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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]