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Avatar f tn Most people being treated with interferon have flu-like symptoms early on. These side effects get better with time. Later side effects, however, may include tiredness, hair loss, low blood count, trouble with thinking, moodiness, and depression. Ribavirin can cause serious anemia, or low red blood cell count. In some patients, the side effects may be so serious that treatment must be stopped.
Avatar n tn Ok my brother in law is receiving treatment for hep c with Pegasys and Ribavirin. My sister has stated that HE has an odor "like he is burning/ or on fire". She aslo said that now she is experiencing major headaches and nausea. She gives him all of his meds with gloves on. Further she has stopped having periods (way too early). My niece is also experiencing major headaches (no other symptoms) but is not helping with any meds. Anyone hear of these eide effects? Any suggestions?
Avatar m tn of 09 I had lumbar fusion. In Aug. I started the treatment (Pegasys Interferon and Ribavirin).I was wondering is treatment intensifying the aches and pains from the surgeries and I've developed several rashes.I go to see my GI on the 17.I asked him about my Viral load last month he said it was 747,386 I'm not sure of the date,and in October a woman ran over my left foot throwing my left knee to the pavement could this had hurt my lumbar healing?
Avatar m tn I am currently taking the Telepriver protocol with copeg/pegasys interferon/ribavirin etc,,, am in my fourth week and I have some very uncomfortable side effects. 'Roids are a BIG issue,,, traditional treatments are offering minimal relief/results,, anyone had similar complaints? How did you handle it?
1576889 tn?1299727476 I had only mild effects from Pegasys injection the first 24 - 36 hrs. and the first week was the most effects. Each week after that was less and less until after 20 or 30 weeks I hardly noticed any side-effects at all. It was so little that I thought that I got watered down Pegasys. I must have got used to it. I was HCV-1b am now cured. My blood was a little low but it make me sleep better.
335297 tn?1210597884 Three months ago, I completed 36 weeks of treatment (Peg + Copeg) for HCV, Genotype I. I was UND at 12, 24, and 36 weeks. I had many of the side-effects during treatment and after treatment as well. Now at three months post-treatment, I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid) and this appears to explain my symptoms. It seems hypothyroidism has symptoms similar to depression. My doctor has prescribed replacement hormone therapy with a drug called Euthyrox.
Avatar m tn How long after Pegasys/Riba/Boceph treatment ending does it take for the side effects to go away? This is my last week of treatment (finally!!!) and I am ready to get back to my life.
745313 tn?1323142298 m coming up on my 4 week testing to see how my treatment is doing. I have had absolutely NO side effects from the Pegasys. Had my share from the riba - but you would seriously think I was getting a saline shot except for the injection site reaction. Has anyone else not had SX from the injection? And did your treatment work? I've only got 50% odds anyway with Genotype 1a:( I'm hopeful, but worried.
Avatar f tn Is there anything we can do to ease the side effects.........The high fever was the most difficult to bare for my hubby after the shot......Thanks in advance to u all for giving wonderful suggestions always.......
Avatar m tn what is your experience of pegasys doctor advise me this to make hbv dna negative but i am wooried about its side effects plz brief me about it thanks
Avatar n tn I've taken both 2a & 2b. For me, 2a had less side effects. I've been told that 2a has a smaller peg than 2b and that's why it has less side effects. I'm not a chemist so I can't confirm that information. Just know that 2a was better for me.
Avatar n tn html PEGASYS can cause serious side effects, such as mental health problems and suicide, heart problems, stroke or symptoms of a stroke, new or worsening autoimmune problems, and infections. Some of these side effects may cause death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if your loved one has any of these symptoms while taking their treatment with PEGASYS.
678069 tn?1254422777 They help, but not like I wish they would. And now....Since Ive been reading around this forum, I realize my doctor has not told me everything he should have. I have no clue what my stage and grade are. Never even knew there was such a thing. Plus, I read that there is a new treatment coming out in 2010-2011, which has a much higher success rate. It has me wondering whether I could do without until then. Especially since I have genotype 1, which only has a 45-50% success rate on the treatmen.
895634 tn?1283989210 ve heard a lot that infergen usually has a lot more/or harder side effects than pegasys, but I cannot say it applies to me. I failed pegasys treatment and switched to infergen. I would say that only the first 2 days on infergen were REALLY HARD and PAINFUL, but after that, I guess, my body adjusted and my side effects are pretty much the same as I had on pegasys - fatigue and dizziness, but nothing unmanageable. I am tolerating it pretty well.
Avatar f tn Can anyone share post treatment of Bocepervir side effects. I was in a trial study and I am clear but my mouth is causing me trouble and some other problems.
Avatar m tn any one of you lately have start the treatment with pegasys and rebravirina? how is it?
1689583 tn?1387752394 I am reading there are long term side effects with treatment, I am getting the heebie jeebies I have been positive till now but need to know if this is true.
Avatar f tn ve used both. I prefer Pegasys. The side effects were less and the pre-filled syringe was easier to handle and more convenient. Some people see it the other way. But, 3 out of 5 heppers would probably state the same preference. That's my take on seeing similar questions over time.
Avatar f tn Patients with both the hepatitis C virus and HIV have an increased chance of liver failure during PEGASYS treatment. Change in a blood test that measures liver inflammation occurs more often in patients with hepatitis B. If you have a rise in this blood test you may need to be watched more closely with additional blood tests.
Avatar n tn My bf is starting treatment with interferon (Pegasys) and ribavirin (Copegus) and we are both worried about side effects. The thing is that obviously he will be feeling them but I will not. While he can simply tell me about things like fatigue, pain, etc., the psychological effects may be more complex. I am afraid that although I am very aware of possible side effects like depression, personality changes etc, I may not recognise them actually happening if he doesn't tell me everything.
Avatar f tn I just started pegasys/ribiviron treatment 5-29-09. So far, fever and general discomfort from flu-like symptoms are the only side effects. My question is, how long does it take before worse side effects start that I've read about? Does everyone's side effects get worse as the treatment continues? Thanks for your help.
1414174 tn?1304680526 I started noticeing side effects at about 8pm, and they continued till this morning. I experienced a low grade headache, aches in my upper legs and lower back, some difficulty sleeping, and an awkward kind of dizziness (which I notice now seems to immediately follow my Riba dose). I am a Genotype 1b, with what I was told a 6log Viral load?? I have clean and sober for over 6 years, and am pretty sure I contracted the virus about 7-8 years ago..
Avatar f tn My treatment nurse said start the first day with your pills in the am, afternoon then take your shot about an hour or two before you go to bed, take pm incivek. Side effects usually start in 3-4 hours So start first thing in the morning...make sure you have calculated your pill times and set alarms!
408795 tn?1324935675 I was wondering if anyone on this forum who is currently undergoing treatment with Pegasys and Ribavirin can share what they feel as far as the side effects from their treatment?