Pegylated interferon alfa-2a (pegylated with a branched 40 kDa PEG chain commercial name Pegasys) is an antiviral drug discovered at the pharmaceutical company Hoffmann-La Roche|F.\n Hoffmann-La Roche it has a dual mode of action - both antiviral and on the immune system. The addition ...
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Positive Experiences with Hep C
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Hello.
I was diagnosed with cirrhosis in November, with Hep ...with my insurance company finally started treatment Monday. I am on Ribapak and Pegasys only. Seems like I only hear about the triple...
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...Jennie,
I have been on Hydroxy, regualr IFN and Pegasys and have had uncomfortable dull pain in limbs in the past. I suspect it is a symptom of the disease as opposed to the...
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My doc put me on Procrit 13 weeks ago--saw him ...the Procrit sx make my muscles stiff and bones hurt. WBC ...a little later--he reduced my Pegasys. I am just maintaining for...
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...are back to what they were pre-hep c, about a year ago) ...be back, so I'm just relieved!
They lowered my pegasys dose to 135mcg, though, because I weigh less than...
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Hey Kiwi
I am the zombie princess! Been feeling a bit tired, fatigued and ...today also--my WBC has dropped --so he reduced my Pegasys. RBC are low but steady and the thyroid is...
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