Getting A Prescription For Pegintron

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Hep c pegintron

I am getting ready to start taking Pegintron in 3 months..Can you tell me the symptons I will have with it? What is the cure rate for this also........

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Cure depends on what type of HCV you have (genotype) and whether you have HIV infection and at what stage the HIV infection is. Side effects include flu-like illness, depression, decreased blood counts, among others.... Read more »

Can I take Wellbutrin with Pegintron and Rebetrol?fo

Dear Doctor Frascino, I asked this question once before but can't find if you answered or not.... Read more »

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No more prescription meds for him to use

We are having so much trouble getting some help with alternative meds, vitamins, and herbs! Which... Read more »

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