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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Pegasys Convenience Pack SubQ.

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Condition: Chronic Hepatitis C
3/14/2011 12:53:19 AM

Reviewer: Landing 1, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
Just do it! It may save your life! No promises when you start but you may live longer and you only get one chance at life! Good Luck and God Bless!

Condition: Chronic Hepatitis C
1/24/2011 12:09:31 PM

Reviewer: wildkat, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
After experiencing various side effects--hair loss, extreme fatigue, --most of the side effects listed for this drug, I got a ruff surfaced, very itchy rash all over--the Dr. took me off this drug & the Ribasphere I was taking. At this point I think the cure (which I was told probably wouldn't work for me) is worse than the disease! This is the second round of Interfiron for me and neither one ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Chronic Hepatitis C
7/27/2010 5:46:20 PM

Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
A Doctor at the Borland Groover clinic told me I needed this treatment as it would help lower my viral load, all my hair fell out, the side effects were not fully discussed with me, chtonic fatique set in, depression, went to another doctor same building to be told she would not have put me through the treatment as is was unneccesary for my levels. Get a second opinion before using this drug-it is ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Chronic Hepatitis C
6/7/2010 1:27:53 PM

Reviewer: bunn24@verizon.net, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
I have a question.Starting this week!!!Help

Condition: Chronic Hepatitis C
5/15/2010 10:44:44 AM

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

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
in tenth week of treatment, hardly any side effects,dry eyes itchy throat starting to get little red marks on my back and chest that itch like crazy,will know my next lab work whether treatment is working!!!

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