I have been very lucky with this medication. my side effects have been nothing compared to what so many others report.I get a small headache the day after i inject but tylenol takes care of it. Im tired but I was tired before starting treatment.Thats about it. Im on week 8 of the Ribovirin-Pegasys combo.My viral load became undetectable at week 3.Because Ive had a rapid response I plan to stop tre...
GentleR | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/1/2007
Condition: Chronic Hepatitis C
Overall rating 2.3
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My doctor overdosed me for nearly two months by giving me 3x the amount for my body weight until I discovered his grave error. When I brought it to his attention he fudged my medical records. Be sure to check your medicine before taking. The side-effects were so severe- I thought I was going to die. It has been over two years since I finished the six month treatment. It left me with RLS- restless leg syndrome, pain in my lower extremities in the joints and muscles, and depression.
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