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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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Seems to be working. Viral load is undetectable. Severe side effects. Red & white cells too low. Upper respiratory infection going on now.
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it is working. no detectable levels of hep c. side effects are mostly mental and emotional. loneliness and fear. lack of sleep. brain fog. lack of energy. but my liver feels better!
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Seems to be working. My VL was undetectable at wk 4. Fingers crossed that it continues.
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Just started. 2nd injection today. The jury is still out.
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I was clear of virus after six months. Now awaiting results. mental health issues and retinal eye detachment
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I found the medication really made me tired and depressed. I took the 3pills in the morning and again at night with dinner + once a week injection.
My mouth was always dry, had alot of trouble sleeping and at times thought I might be losing it!
My mouth was always dry, had alot of trouble sleeping and at times thought I might be losing it!
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body aches, muschle aches, head aches, nauseau here and there. severe fatigue and brain fog. Severely emotional
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Currently taking .50 mL per week because of low neutrophil counts
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dose is 180mcg. 24 weeks of tx.. blood results have shown great results. Doctor is confident I will kick this. Sides arent bad, just flu like symptoms.
Working / Worked
Great # of side effects. I also suffer from depression which made it worse.
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