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What are some common side effects of pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a)?
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Flu-like symptoms: Although Pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a) has been known to make psychiatric symptoms worse and cause some problems with bone marrow suppression (anemia, low white count, low platelets), the most common side effect is flu-like symptoms.
Answered 6/6/2015
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Fatigue: fatigue. this medication should no longer be used as there are newer medications available
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