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What is Pegasys?

Generic Name: peginterferon alfa-2a

Other Brand Names: peginterferon alfa-2a

Peginterferon alfa-2a is made from human proteins that help the body fight viral infections.

Peginterferon alfa-2a is used to treat chronic hepatitis B or C. Peginterferon alfa-2a is often used together with another medication called ribavirin (Copegus, Rebetol, RibaPak, Ribasphere, RibaTab).

Peginterferon alfa-2a may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of taking Pegasys?

What is the most important information I should know about Pegasys?

Posts on Pegasys (4736)

They butchered my breast! - Hepatitis Social Community

- Nov 07, 2009

Hello everyone, just letting you know how my breast surgery went, and what the doctors did ...

Neuopogen and Procrit - Hepatitis C Community

- Dec 04, 2008

My gastro doctor has prescribed Neuopogen 300 mg subcutaneous three times weekly for my WBC...

about drugs name "pegasys" - Hepatitis B Community

- Sep 03, 2008

is pegasys drug can cure hepa b? how much the price of pegasys?

Autoimmune Hepatitis - Symptoms - Hepatitis Autoimmune Community

- Aug 10, 2008

I presented about 15 months ago with serious upper right quadrant abdominal pain, and...

PROGNOSIS - Hepatitis C Community

- Jul 31, 2008

WHAT IS THE PROGNOSIS AFTER SUCCESFUL PEGASIS TREATMENT? ARE THERE ANY LASTING EFFECTS?

Hiya! I'm a newbie and I'm paranoid that I injected into a blood vessel :( - Hepatitis C Community

- Jun 29, 2008

Just got my second shot tonight! I always get so paranoid that I hit a blood vessel :( ...

Pegasys Users - Hepatitis C Community

- May 09, 2003

Hi everyone, I start Pegasys in early June. I was wondering how others have been doing ...

Pegasys - Hepatitis C Community

- Apr 25, 2003

Hi, I start Pegasys next month. Anyone currently taking Pegasys? How are you doing? ...

Pegasys REVISED?? - Hepatitis C Community

- Apr 05, 2003

Has anyone received a revised PI and Med. guide for Pegasys??I did and haven't asked Dr abo...

Problems with labs during Pegasys Tx - Hepatitis C Community

- Mar 17, 2003

How many have had problems with their labs during treatment with Pegasys? Have you had to r...

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Journals about Pegasys(1)

Shot 31!

by epiphiny, Dec 12, 2008 04:50AM - 5 Comments

2 hours post shot, feeling ok. Watched a movie and heading to bed as soon as this is ...

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