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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 | 255 |
72% |
| Cirrhosis | 1 |
100% |
| ADHD / ADD | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 72% (257
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my husband just finished 2years on hep c injections. he got off a month ago, and still has no memory.
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So far so good. Not many sides but I am prepared for what I can take care of. I have been on tx for 6 weeks and have almost cleared the virus.
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It was a very long 48 weeks! ;)I completed tx in 2004. I cleared. I've had no other test done sense my results. Should I?
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Third treatment was pegylated interferon and ribaviran. Seemed to work.
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It was tough, but doable. So far test results are good (undetectable at 4 weeks). Managed to work while on treatment
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i was taking interferon for 5 months my tx doctor took me off of it to many side effects in and out of the hospital all the time
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Did not work
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My 1st three months not too bad but after my head my body everything hurt didnt feel like doing much of anything,
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In my 11th week.
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Anemic, fatigued, nausea and fever 3 to 4 days a week, itching with rash and constant dry mouth. I will be taking my last injection on 4-15-08
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good 48 week clen 11 months 12 month hot then found canser on toung
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Numerous side effects from this medication, as well. You would need to read my journal for a detailed description of the side-effects I experienced.
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It was tough I was weak and sick but lots of water and lots of support helped me.
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started Nov 30, 2007 viral load 0 by Dec. 28,2008.
Somewhat Helpful
i lost about 15lbs
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