Your PCP is an Idiot and he is giving advice on things he knows little to nothing about. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE
-vir just refers to a viricide as far as I know. Interferon induces extra production of killer t-cells, the same thing that naturally happens when the body's own interferon takes a stand against an invading virus. Symptoms are the same.
I had night sweats when I was on a full dose of Lexapro. They stopped when I dropped back down to a half dose. I am having those horrendous night sweats now (and waking up because I get cold from being soaked) from recently going off ribivirin and boceprevir, an experimental, really good protease inhibitor. If I take Tylenol at bedtime, they are greatly reduced.
Ribivirin cannot hold a candle to the side effects of interferon. Ribivirin mostly causes low hemoglobin (and there are other meds that can reverse that), rash and maybe a cough. The interferon can kick your butt but it's also the most effective drug at kicking the virus's butt.
You may want to ask you PCP for a referral to a more specialised doctor, like a hepatologist or a gastroenterologist with experience treating hepatitis.
welli treated and relapsed this pas aug, was doing great but now iam having those night sweats,I hate that feeling, it *****!!! wake up hot as heck and u kick the covers offthen in a few u are freezing.. doesnt make ant sense.. I think those drugs they give us messes up mentality plus over all body normal behaviors..
I'm at week 22 today and my night sweats have persisted. I have to flip my soaked pillow several times each night sometimes. It is normal.
Joey
I am going to throw my pillows away if the sweats ever stop. I believe they are result of little fevers and the interferon could keep that going for a little while.