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    Condition: Chronic Hepatitis C
    5/11/2009 12:34:15 PM

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    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I was on this treatment for about four months,in that time i had server side effects my skin on my legs,they started to open up and full with puss and blood and when it bleed my blood was like charcole, i was losing my hair and i about had enought of that medication my doctor was not knowledeg enought to regulate my medication she would call a counsler to see how to treat me and regulate my intake ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Chronic Hepatitis C
    4/22/2009 10:47:05 AM

    Reviewer: mroman21@verizon.net, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I FELT THE FLU LIKE SYMPTOM ONLY ONCE. I BEEN TAKE THE MEDICATION FORM 3 MONTHS.I NOTICE IM LOSING MY HAIR BUT THAT ALL. I WONDERING IF THE METHADONE I AM TAKE HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT CAUSE I DONT FEEL NOTHING

    Condition: Chronic Hepatitis C
    10/14/2008 11:59:41 PM

    Reviewer: beaks61, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I am through with my 48 weeks taking Peg & Ribavirin now for 3 years. And have no detectable C in my body! But one thing I believe is a direct result of taking these Hep C meds, is that I have terriable leg pain in both of my legs. Upper and lower parts. I do have some bulging on my 3rd and 4th disks in my back, which the DR. says is normal for my age. And was wondering if anyone else has this ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Chronic Hepatitis C
    9/29/2008 12:07:57 PM

    Reviewer: 1sickpuppy, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    It was a 50/50 chance, it worked for me, but it was pure hell. I kept working the entire 52 weeks, lost 70 lbs. lost a lot of hair. Anyone that says they didn`t feel like s*** is lieing ! Its like the worst flu you have ever had 4x over.

    Condition: Chronic Hepatitis C
    8/2/2008 1:52:13 AM

    Reviewer: Danny, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    I had good day's and bad I had more bad than good it seemed like.Your back aches so bad I'm bipolar so pegasys really messes with you psycologically with that people around you are affected as well.Aside from the bad side affects peginterferon alfa 2a with ribasphere 52 weeks of treatment and the HEP C 1a really agressive strain is undetectable I'll be back in 4 months to tell you if t ... Show Full Comment

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