Side effects of pegasys and ribavirin

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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.
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 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?
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 f tn has anyone treated with Pegasys and Copegus instead of Sovaldi and Ribavarin, and if so are the results the same?
Avatar m tn I just looked up all of the side effects of Pegasys, Ribavirin and Incivek and none of them lists tinnitis as a side effect. However, I also have worsening tinnitis. I am on Wellbutrin and Wellbutrin can cause tinnitis. I had the tinnitis (from the Wellbutrin) before starting triple med treatment. However, the tinnitis has definitely worsened since I have been on the triple med treatement (only 2 weeks).
Avatar m tn Everyone has different sides and at different times during the course of treatment. You can google Pegasys and Ribavirin and read all about it. Not an east treatment but everyone reacts different and some worse than others.. I would say I am about average. Not good not bed ridden. In the middle. bTW, I like your name! Its a long tx and can be very exhausting mentally and physically. Patience is a must.
Avatar f tn Also, many patients find that after hepatitis C treatment is stopped these side effects diminish over time. Other side effects for PEGASYS and COPEGUS® (Ribavirin, USP) are discussed in the medication guides in easy-to-read language. If you have more questions, discuss these side effects with your healthcare team. Ask them to help you understand and recognize serious problems that may require medical attention.
476246 tn?1418870914 I have taken both - unfortunately! For me, the side effects of Pegasys were noticeably less than those of Pegintron. Good luck with all your tests. My own opinion is that it is better to wait for the new drugs if you have the time and inclination.
1576889 tn?1299727476 I will take my first ribavirin 600mg on this Friday morning with my second dose and my injection of Peginterferon in the evening. I HAVE to work that day. Will I have side effects from the morning dose?
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Avatar m tn when i was comparing 2a and 2b most folks that i read about that had done both seem to think the side effects of 2a were less. i insisted on pegasys 2a. i think some of the programs for those who are uninsured and low income provide 2b. willb, one of the A+ posters on the site, posted a great article.
Avatar m tn I took the first shot of pegasys about 3 hours ago. When I injected in (in front of the nurse) .. I noticed some of the medicine leaked out of the injection area (there was a little clear fluid around the area). The nurse didn't seem too worried about it. I just popped my first 3 ribavirin pills (200 mg a piece). Taking it with some vitamin D milk and other food. I'm not feeling that much different (no aches, pains, or nausea yet).
1372757 tn?1305916571 Mental health problems (such as depression, thoughts about suicide, suicide attempts and relapse of drug abuse or drug overdose, all of which can lead to death. Other problems include thoughts of homicide or hurting other people, irritability, anxiety, aggressiveness, bipolar disorders, mania, and hallucinations) Blood problems (like a drop in blood cells leading to increased risk for infections, bleeding and/or heart or circulatory problems).
Avatar f tn I believe if anyone is suffering after treatment they should go see a Rheumatologist or primary care Doctor to rule out and get a diagnoses or a referral to a Specialist to any of the following symptoms of fatigue, trouble consideration, irritability, brain fog, joint pain, muscular pain, stiffness in joints or muscles, or any issues that started after treatment.
Avatar m tn At my last Dr visit, he did mention that they are starting to learn that a lot of the side effects that people feel from Pegasys tx actually comes from the Ribavirin pills since most people taking Peg are also taking Ribavirin for HCV. He said that it was previously thought that most sx came from the shots. I guess I will have my chance to find out just how many of my sx have been from these pills when I stop taking them next week. I guess it can only get better.
1418633 tn?1314546745 90 and platelets are 1.27.My doc says to go for the shot and i will.Just wanted to know whether the side effects will be more severe coz of low counts or manageable ? What can i do to increase Hgn,RBC as i have lost my appetite?
1025981 tn?1261093199 the ribavirin to bring the Hgb down, that is just one of the side effects of the drug. As reported in journals, and on this list, there may be a correlation between anemia and patients response to therapy, but that has not been further proven. There is also no study which relates what degree of anemia would propagate a benefit. And also, there is no study which shows that not having anemia is a "bad" thing.
Avatar n tn Although I did extend tx to 72 weeks I once added it up (tests, biopsy, doc visits, meds and side meds etc.) and my total cost of treatment came to roughly $200,000 Yup. Way more than that 20k the doc was talking about.
Avatar f tn MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, reported that final results from a Phase III study of VICTRELIS™ (boceprevir), its investigational oral hepatitis C protease inhibitor, added to peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys®) and ribavirin therapy demonstrated significantly higher sustained virologic response (SVR)1 rates in adult patients who failed previous treatment for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 compared to a control group receiving peginterferon alfa-2a and riba
2029713 tn?1373041104 I'm in week 24/48 of triple tx, and my lifelong issue of heartburn is getting worse. Is it okay to take Prilosec with Interferon, Ribavirin, and Paxil?
Avatar f tn Another thing to be reminded of some people never really get very bad side effects from the riba - or the peg. Some people just sort of go along and don't have a really rough time of it while others do. It's really a big crapshoot but for most of it there are things that can help get rid of most of the sides (ie: Procrit for the anemia) so if you do get them just be aware to ask for help...........
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.