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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 | 387 |
74% |
| Cirrhosis | 4 |
75% |
| ADHD / ADD | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 74% (392
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Pegylated Interferon Reviews
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180mcg weekly, just started
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Worked for a while
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I began my year long treatment in April 2008 and now the virus is undetectable! See Ribavarin for side effects. Huge red spots from the injections that last 2 weeks and itch and burn!
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Just as ROUGH !!
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it wasnt always easy !
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agony...seesaw between physical and emotional hurting
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It me made nauses at first, then I just felt as though I missed the licence plate of the truck that hit me. But after about a month I began to feel better.
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once week shots in thigs and arms, treatment failed me
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not as bad as they said it would be. It has worked. the biggest sside effects tiredness depression and belly aches
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undetected at wk 4
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