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Peg-intron treatment - what kinds of side effects?
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Dr. Rupesh Parikhanswered
Medical Oncology 28 years experience
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pegasys, like other Alpha interferons, may cause or make fatal or life-threatening problems worse (like mental, immune system, heart, liver, lung, intestinal and infections). Your doctor should monitor you during regular visits.
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