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A 40-year-old member asked:
Do interferon and ribavirin cause weight changes?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Chad Morseanswered
Gastroenterology 26 years experience
Usually weight loss: Most people lose weight while on combination therapy for chronic hepatitis C because of flu-like or gi-related side effects. Interferon can interfere with thyroid function which can be associated with weight gain.
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Dr. Jack Mutnickanswered
Allergy and Immunology 18 years experience
Yes: It most definitely can and typically does.
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Last updated Feb 19, 2015
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