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What are the side effects of treatment for hep c with interferon?
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The major effect of: Interferon is the feeling of achiness and fever sort of like having a viral infection. Using the so-called pegylated interferon, the side effects are less.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Mostly: Nausea. However there can be associated neuropathies and an increase in infections since it effects the immune system.
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