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(also known as Pegasys)
Pegylated interferon-alpha, in which polyethylene glycol is added to make the interferon last longer in the body, is injected once weekly, rather than three times per week for conventional interferon-alpha. Used in combination with the antiviral drug ribavirin, pegylated interferon produces sustained cure rates of 75% ... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Hepatitis C | 388 |
74% |
| Cirrhosis | 4 |
75% |
| ADHD / ADD | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 74% (393
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Pegylated Interferon Reviews
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I am currently into my 20th week of a 48 week treatment
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My viral load went from the millions to zero in six months but must remain on it another six months. The side effects seem to have gotten worse as the time goes on. Loss of hair, emotional out-bursts. Depression.
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Virus undetectable after 24 weeks. Very tired first two days after injection. Blood now showing anemia for first time.
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My friend said it worked, but he had severe depression.
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my entire life is falling apart but it all seems to be for something. my 10 month old son is what's all about but i'm feeling week with 3 and 1/2 frickin months to go. ... .... i'm sorry i relize that no matter how bad it is for me right now there's other people out there hurting soooo much more. props and prayers out to allllll th esoldiers in the feild
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same as above
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Cured me but still had side effects, some never went away.
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same ribavarin
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swollen sore sinuses, bloody nose, cough, aches, FATIGUE, brain fog, memory loss, thinning hair, very low platelets, white blood cells and hemoglobin, anemia, depression
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It was working but I had to stop treament. Caused Depression,Sever anxiety, mouth sores, sever fatigue
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