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Is this another one of those things I can't remember I forgot? Or is it one of the things I forgot to remember? anne <kanga2@...> wrote: Uh Chris?? She already is! LOL! You don't think we were going to let that amazing ability go to waste do you??????? anne Re: SIDE EFFECTS OF INTERFERON, PEGYLATED INTERFERON, CONSENSUS INTERFERON AND RIBAV Gee! You fit all that in one email. Nice work! I nominate as Director of Research for this group! Anyone second my motion?elizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1@...> wrote: SIDE EFFECTS OF INTERFERON, PEGYLATED INTERFERON, CONSENSUS INTERFERON AND RIBAVIRIN THERAPYGeneral and

miscellaneous:Fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, headache, dizziness, hearing loss, insomnia, fatigue, inflammation and pain in the joints, muscle aches, muscle contractions/cramps, numbness and tingling, nerve damage, thinning of hair, weight loss or gain, excessive sweating (especially at night), thyroid dysfunction, parathyroid dysfunction, increased or decreased level of potassiumAny existing medical condition can be worsened by these medications. Gastrointestinal:Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, loss of appetite, changes in taste, dry mouth, dry cough, diarrhea, initiation or worsening of inflammatory bowel disease, celiac diseaseCardiovascular Disorders:Chest pain, heart attack, congestive heart failure, stroke, low or high blood pressure any of which can lead to deathLung Disorders:Difficulty breathing, asthma, pneumonia, interstitial pneumonitis, bronchiolitis obliterans, lung

infection and/or infiltrates, emphysema, pulmonary sarcoidosis (wide spread lesion forming in the lungs)Renal Dysfunction:Decrease in kidney function and failure leading to dialysis dependencyLiver Toxicity:Jaundice, elevated liver enzymes, liver pain, decreased liver functionVision Disorders:Changes in vision which could be permanent, including blindness in one or both eyesBrain Disorders:Cerebral atrophy (b! rain size decreases), aseptic meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain without evidence of infection), Bell's palsy or other facial palsy (temporary partial paralysis involving the eyelid and cheek), decreased short term memory, decreased cognitive abilities. Some of these side effects may not resolve after therapy is completed. SIDE EFFECTS OF INTERFERON, PEGYLATED INTERFERON, CONSENSUS INTERFERON AND RIBAVIRIN THERAPYAutoimmune

Disorders:Initiation of or worsening of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, Sjogren's disease (dry mouth and eyes). These side effects may or may not resolve with completion of therapy.Blood Disorders:Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), low red (anemia) and white blood cell count (neutropenia and leukopenia), decreased clotting time, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (autoimmune disorder which causes destruction of platelets)! , blood clot formation (thrombosis) in extremities or lungsSkin Reactions:Rashes, lichen planus, dry or itchy skin, lupus erythematous (skin infection), psoriasis (skin disorder causing red patches with white scales), s Syndrome (lesions and redness of the skin produced by congestion/broken capillaries), injection sites reactions or redness, injections site infections, transient erythema (redness), eczema, depilation (hair

loss), skin necrosis, vasculitis, initiation or worsening of vitiligoDrug Addiction:Relapse of sobriety or IV drug use dependence, overdose of alcohol or drugsPsychiatric, Psychological, Mood and Behavioral Problems:Depression, anxiety, irritability, lack of concentration, insomnia, mental confusion, hallucinations, mania, bipolar disorders, suicidal thoughts and attempts, homicidal thoughts, psychosis, paranoia, neurosis, disorders of psychomotor activity, veg! etative symptoms. Organic personality syndrome characterized by irritability and short temper. An organic effective disorder marked by extreme lability, depression and tearfulness. Delirium marked by clouding of consciousness, agitation, paranoia, and suicide potential. There are known cases of completed suicide and homicide while taking this medication. Women's Health Issues:Menstrual disorders, inability to have children,

spontaneous abortions and birth defects.It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have found the support you need with us. If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, just click the link-- Hepatitis C/Happy Posting