Reviewer: patricia, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have found the side affects of the drugs very difficult to handle. My doctor has lowered the dosage of the interferon which has made a small change.I feel like stopping the treatment. The doctor should have information for self help groups as I feel so alone. My family are wonderful but they don't know how i really feel.Its also the stigma of having this dease. I am a 58 year old woman and how i ... Show Full Comment

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I have found the side affects of the drugs very difficult to handle. My doctor has lowered the dosage of the interferon which has made a small change.I feel like stopping the treatment. The doctor should have information for self help groups as I feel so alone. My family are wonderful but they don't know how i really feel.Its also the stigma of having this dease. I am a 58 year old woman and how i got this thing i will never know. As well as treating the problem with drugs we also need support which may make the difficult side affect easier to bear.
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Reviewer: cherej, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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This medication made me think I was going to DIE! Severe flu like symptoms. large hematoma at injection site. I was very thankful for my husband and mother & kids who helped me through this treatment. It is NOT easy. But it does work. I was in treatment for 8 months. And after 4 years I still have normal liver readings from lab test every 6 months. I thank GOD for this medication. Please follo ... Show Full Comment

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This medication made me think I was going to DIE! Severe flu like symptoms. large hematoma at injection site. I was very thankful for my husband and mother & kids who helped me through this treatment. It is NOT easy. But it does work. I was in treatment for 8 months. And after 4 years I still have normal liver readings from lab test every 6 months. I thank GOD for this medication. Please follow ALL directions given to you by your health care professional. Drink the proper amount of water. and Pray.
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Reviewer: ahumbleheart@peoplepc.com, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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48 weeks of treatment has allowed me to live with a lot less chronic pain

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48 weeks of treatment has allowed me to live with a lot less chronic pain
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Reviewer: comradecait, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I did the combination therapy with Ribavirin for 3 months before stopping it. i thought i was going to die. went to ER 3 times in a week for abnormal heart rhythms, trouble breathing, and muscle and joint pains. I test negavtive for HCV after being off for 3 months but i still ahve the muscle pains, weakness, trouble thinking and remembering things, balance and coordination problems, and no en ... Show Full Comment

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I did the combination therapy with Ribavirin for 3 months before stopping it. i thought i was going to die. went to ER 3 times in a week for abnormal heart rhythms, trouble breathing, and muscle and joint pains. I test negavtive for HCV after being off for 3 months but i still ahve the muscle pains, weakness, trouble thinking and remembering things, balance and coordination problems, and no energy. The worst is the depression. I'm 22 years old and am having trouble in school and relationships where I was happy before though living with Hep C. Now i wish i would die. I strongly urge you to re-think this drug, and if you are on it to make your dr take your complaints seriuosly. Mine just brushed mine off as "flu-like symptoms" that would go away. I'm scared they will never.
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Reviewer: doc_hyolliday_b4, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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this is a very bitter-sweet experience!, i had to constantly remind myself why i needed to continue treatment. i felt awfull most of the time and needed mental health care!.i recomend a good coach and diet!.i took the medication for one year and it has been FOUR YEARS!! and there is no hcv in my blood!!. you will hate this drug!, and you will love this drug!, remember to eat well and do not!!!! re ... Show Full Comment

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this is a very bitter-sweet experience!, i had to constantly remind myself why i needed to continue treatment. i felt awfull most of the time and needed mental health care!.i recomend a good coach and diet!.i took the medication for one year and it has been FOUR YEARS!! and there is no hcv in my blood!!. you will hate this drug!, and you will love this drug!, remember to eat well and do not!!!! re-infect yourself!!!!.
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