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What are common side effects of peginterferon treatment?
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Flu: The most common complaints i hear from patients are flu-like symptoms and depression. The flu like symptoms are fevers and joint aches. Patients can also experience anemia, hair loss and hypothyroidism while on this medication.
Answered 1/15/2015
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See below: Rash, depression, signs of infection, chest pain, dizziness, loss of appetite, bleeding and vomiting among others.
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