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Tested HepC Positive, Worsening Conditions. Are There Any Problems With The Interferon Treatment ?

Yes, PLEASE! I am hearing so many different opinions on Interferon treatment! Me & my husband both found out we were hep c positive about 8 months ago! My condition/symptoms are fairly worse than my husbands! My doctor wants me & my husband to start interferon! We have our first appointment tomorrow w/gastro. dr. but now I have mixed emotions on what I should do! HELP!!!!!!
Thu, 22 Aug 2013
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thank you for the query
madam
you need not panic about interferon therapy in HEP c positive cases..interferon and pegylated interferon therapy has succecful in clearing the viral load in hep c cases...it is currently practiced drug to treat acute HEP c infections..any how you need to get full educated about that drug before you start on it..so get complete details about various side effects and proceed..as of now you need not panic to get started on interferon therapy
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Tested HepC Positive, Worsening Conditions. Are There Any Problems With The Interferon Treatment ?

hi thank you for the query madam you need not panic about interferon therapy in HEP c positive cases..interferon and pegylated interferon therapy has succecful in clearing the viral load in hep c cases...it is currently practiced drug to treat acute HEP c infections..any how you need to get full educated about that drug before you start on it..so get complete details about various side effects and proceed..as of now you need not panic to get started on interferon therapy thank you hope I have answered your query