Side Effects During Treatment

 

   

 

Sustained viral responders tell how they beat hepatitis C

Interferon/Interleukin Worksheet To Track Side Effects

Page One :

The management of side-effects during therapy for hepatitis C

Aches and Pains


  Page Two:

Anemia and Low Platelets

New Data Support FDA Warnings about Anemia Drugs

Anemia can cause serious problems for HCV patients in treatment

Appetite 

 

Page Three:

Autoimmune Problems

   
  Page Four:

Bleeding gums

Brain Fog

   

Cardiovascular Adverse Effects

Celiac disease


Page Five:

Colds, Flu

Flu Like Symptoms

Severe stomatitis complicating treatment with pegylated-interferon alpha-2a and ribavirin in an
HCV-infected patient.

Cholesterol and Triglycerides

   

Depression

Diabetes

Digestive Problems

Dizziness

Dry Mouth

Continue reading "10 Helpful Tips: Reducing Dry Mouth for Hepatitis C"

Taste Changes


Page Six:

Ears and Eyes & ( sudden hearing loss)

Elevated ALT/AST

Fatigue

Fevers

   
  Page Seven :

Hair Loss

Headaches

   

Hearing Problems

Herbs and Vitamins

Kidneys

Renal Insufficiency


Page Eight::

Injecting (shots) Also injection site map

  Insomnia
  Liver Pain
  Menstrual Problems
  Nausea and Diarrhea
  Page Nine:

Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy associated with pegylated interferon alpha 2a
therapy for chronic hepatitis C virus infection

Photosensitivity

   Pregnancy
  Rage

Anxiety and Panic Disorder

Rashes Scalp and Skin

  Restless Legs
  Page Ten:

Thyroid

   

Pulmonary

Shortness of Breath

Sex and Reproductive

  Sinusitis
  Weight Loss
  White Blood Count

Women's Issues and Side Effects From Treatment

   

Finishing Treatment


 

Also see our Newest Pages:

 

 

Possible Drug Interactions while on HCV therapy : Peginterferon alfa-2a/Ribavirin/and Herbs


Read the Medication Guide, Learn About Dose Modification

Medication Guide (Pegasys and PegIntron)

Ribavirin Info Sheet

  CONTRAINDICATIONS AND WARNINGS
  Table 7. Guidelines for Dose Modification and Discontinuation of PEG-Intron
or PEG-Intron/REBETOL for Hematologic Toxicity

Starting Treatment: Articles, Advice & Warnings

Advice on PegIntron and Pegasys, along with some insight on what to expect


When to be concerned about our low white or red counts

Monitoring our Blood Work on Treatment


Treatment Page

Side Effects and their Management (very informative article)

Adherence and Mental Side Effects During Hepatitis C Treatment

Peginterferon Alfa–2a  (Systemic)

Need Help Injecting Pegasys ?

Pegasys: Injection Guide


Help with side effects during treatment

A wealth of information on side effects

 

   
   

 

  Reviewed Feb 20 2008

                

   
 
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