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Interferon and Hiv

Posted by ethan_hines, 2 Replies

Why doesn't pegylated Interferon work the same way with Hiv as it does with HVB/C?. Isn't Interferon very important in fighting RNA virus infections which Hiv is one of? How does Hiv get around its defence? Read more »

T-cells dropping and Interferon

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

HI, my son's father is HIV+ and has HEPc also.. his viral count is undecectable and t-cell count has always been around 400+..he started interferon for the hepc about 4 weeks ago. 2 weeks ago he had blood drawn and his T cell count was under 300..... Read more »

SEEKING PEOPLE WHO USED INTERFERON FOR HEPATIS C

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

HELLO ! MY LIVER DOCTOR WANTS ME TO USED INTEFERON FOR THE HEPATITIS C, BUT THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS THAT MY T-CELLS GO UP AND DOWN. MY T-CELLS ARE 325 NOW BUT THE LAST MONTH WERE 221 AND THE MONTH BEFORE WERE 175,IN JANUARY I HAVE 400. I DID A BIOPSY... Read more »

Alpha-Liponic Acid

Posted by Bear60, 2 Replies

My partner is interested in trying this for neuropathy. Does anyone know of or has anyone taken Alpha- Liponic Acid. Seems to be precscribed in Europe but not here ( mostly for neuropathy asscoiated with diabetes). Recommended dose: 1800... Read more »

hepatitis c - interferon tratamiento

Posted by Anonymous

HOLA NESESITO HACER ALGO POR MI HIGADO, MI DOCTOR ME SUGERIO TRATAR CON INTERFERON. EL PROBLEMA ES QUE MIS DEFENSAS SUBEN Y BAJAN Y COMO LEI INTERFERON TIENE MUCHOS SIDES EFFECTS. TAMBIEN HACE TRES ANOS ME ENFERME Y ME DIO P.M.L USE INTEFERON TODOS... Read more »

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what is interferon alfa-n3

Dr. Pierone,What exactly is interferon alfa-n3? I heard that it is in phase 3 clinical trials? When will this be approved and what will it do?Greg...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Alfa-N3 is Alferon N, a purified mixture of natural human alpha interferon subtypes. It is a different type of interferon and is currently approved for intralesional injection for genital warts. It may be phase 3 trials for other indications but I... Read more »

info about interferons please

I have a friend who was infected with HIV 2 years ago, and is in fact co infected with Hep. C. I have done a lot research lately, and have frequently seen interferons brought up when talking about HIV/AIDS. Unfortunately, I do not know much about...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Dear Confused,Interferon is a cytokine that has immunostimulatory properties which can help several diseases. Interferon alfa is licensed to treat hepatitis C and B. Interferon beta is licensed to treat MS. Interferon alfa has some activity against... Read more »

Interferon B

I am writing in concerning the increase in incidence of anal cancer in gay men with HIV. Although not clearly understood, many people use interferon in their mix of medications to manage their virus. Do you see any potential benefit for changing...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

All kinds of interferon -- alpha, beta and gamma -- have been used successfully to treat genital warts (caused by HPV)in some individuals. Interferon is expensive, has lots of potential side effects, and doesn't always work or works only for a... Read more »

HIV drus & Interferon

I have M.S and am on an interferon Beta injection.Is the probability of joint pain atributed to M.S. or do HIV drugs play a part?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Most HIV drugs do not cause discrete joint pain-much more often due to interferon or other conditions-recommend evaluation by your HIV doc to further define what is causing your joint pain. KH... Read more »

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Interferon and Ribavirin

Approved Treatment for Hepatitis C Interferon (IFN) What Is Interferon (IFN)? How Is IFN Used? What Are the Side Effects? Ribavirin (RBV) What Is Ribavirin (RBV)? How Is RBV Used? What Are the Side Effects? Combination... Read more »

An Overview of Interferon Alfa-2 (Roferon-A, Intron A)

in-ter-FEER-on Brand Name: Roferon-A (2a), Intron A (2b) Other Name(s): IFN, Interferón a-2, Recombinant interferon alfa-2a, Recombinant interferon alfa-2b, Recombinant interferon alpha-2a, Recombinant interferon alpha-2b Drug Class: ... Read more »

NIAID Awards $16.8 Million Grant to AlphaVax for HIV Vaccine Development

Research Triangle Park, N.C.-based biotechnology company AlphaVax on Monday announced that it will receive an additional $16.8 million in National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases grant funds to advance the development of the firm's... Read more »

CROI 2012: HIV/HCV Coinfected People See Improved HCV Cure Rates With Victrelis

Results from a small study of 100 co-infected people treated with Victrelis + pegylated interferon + ribavirin showed that 61% had undetectable viral loads at 12 weeks after stopping their hepatitis C treatment. All study participants were given... Read more »

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