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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

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Condition Members Success
Hepatitis C
229
72%
Overall, 72% (229 Members) find Pegylated Interferon helpful

Pegylated Interferon Reviews

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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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undetected at wk 4
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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.
Working / Worked
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!
Working / Worked
Just started. 2nd injection today. The jury is still out.
Working / Worked
I was clear of virus after six months. Now awaiting results. mental health issues and retinal eye detachment
Working / Worked
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!
Working / Worked
Great # of side effects. I also suffer from depression which made it worse.
Working / Worked
Treatment accompanied Ribavarin. Once a week injections. I suffered most side effects excluding memory loss. Because of my age and vanity, I had a hard time losing my hair. I never was bald but my hair thined all over. Loss of appetite, I lost 15 pounds. Aches/pains (flu like)nothing Tylenol PM couldn't handle. Redness around injection area. Constant leg pain and depression kicked in after 6 months so much so that my doctor reduced the meds by a little, either way it was just enough.
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About to start
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seems to be working at 3 mos, but definately having side effects.
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My body has aches and pains and the day after my injection I'm so tired and lazy. And I have spots at the injection site and dry skin
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relapsed after 6 mo. treatment
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failed to kill viruslast 6 months side effects got worse
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Discussions

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    here's the info on the Vertex front ... News Alert June 9 , 2008 Vertex Reports 52% SVR 12 Rate for a 24-week Telaprevir-based Regimen in G... [More]
  2. Discussion: Pegasys vs Peg-Intron
    Hey Tattman! What you are on (Infergen) is NOT a pegylated interferon (the 2 pegylated inteferons used for Hep C are listed above) but rather a stand... [More]
  3. Discussion: Pegasys vs Peg-Intron
    Someone asked this question on a previous discussion: 1) The two types of pegylated interferon approved for use in Hep C are Pegasys (Pegylated inter... [More]
  4. Discussion: new drugs
    Two Recent Articles Focus on the Use of Telaprevir (VX-950) plus Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2a (Pegasys) in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Tela... [More]
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    i Two Recent Articles Focus on the Use of Telaprevir (VX-950) plus Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2a (Pegasys) in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Te... [More]

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