I thought I would try to cover some of the side effects caused by Hepatitic C triple treatment. The triple treatment includes Incivek, Peginterferon, & Ribavirin:
Flu Like Symptoms including:
* Fever
* Chills
* Fatigue
* Headache
* Nausea or Vomiting
* Aches & Pains in Muscles, Joints, Back, & Legs
A decrease in the Complete Blood Count of White Blood Cells, Platelets, &/or Red Blood Cells:
* Anemia (red blood cells), Neutropenia (white blood cells), Thrombocytopenia (platelets)
* Fatigue
* Dizziness &/or Fainting
* Feeling Tired
* Difficulty Sleeping
* Difficulty Thinking Clearly
* Headache
* Coldness
* Paleness
* Increased Infections
Mood Related; Depression, Irritability, Anxiety, Insomnia:
* Sadness
* Hopelessness
* Crying
* Major Changes in Mood
* Loss of interest in things you enjoyed
* Irritability
* Trouble Sleeping
* Trouble Concentrating
* Appetite Reduction &/or Stimulation
* Suicidal Thoughts
* Homicidal Thoughts
Dry, Itchy, &/or Rash on Skin caused by Incivek &/or Ribavirin:
* Fever
* Facial Swelling
* Sores in Mouth, Eyes &/or Mouth
* Severe Itching
* Skin Sores &/or Blisters
Skin Irritation at the Peginterferon Injection Site:
* Painless Irritation &/or Bruising
Change in Taste:
* Metallic Taste from Incivek
Appetite:
* Decreased Appetite
* Weight Loss
* Weight Gain
Thyroid Changes:
* Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism)
* Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)
Hair:
* Thinning
* Loss
Vision Changes:
* Decrease &/or Loss of Vision
* Blurred Vision
* Vein Thrombosis (blood clots)
* Ischemia (decrease of blood supply to the eye)
Infections:
* Prolonged Fevers
* Persistent Coughs
* Trouble Breathing
* Sinus Draining
These side effects were provided by the Charlotte, NC's, Center for Liver Disease's, training manual for Hep C's triple treatment.
Other side effects (Peginterferon & Ribavirin) include:
* Dry mouth
* Dryness of the Throat
* Shortness of Breath
* Sore throat
* Voice Changes
* Wheezing
* Husky Voice
* Coughing
* Difficulty with Speaking
* Drug Addition
* Drug Overdose
* Hemorrhoids
* Diarrhea
* Constipation
These side effects provided by Drugs.com.
There still other side effects related to Hepatitis C treatment, all of which may vary with each patient.
I will now try to give some remedies to relieve some of these side effects. It is very important to let your doctor know of any side effects that you experience, not only because he/she may be able to prescribe a remedy, but your life may be in danger!
If you have any additional side effects to add to this post, please do, in the comments section...
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Another side effect of Hepatitis C is a disease called Cryoglobulinemia. This disease entails the presence of abnormal proteins in the blood. These proteins, are antibodies, become globular in low temperatures, and can block blood vessels. There are three types of Cryoglobulinemia, I, II, & III. All three types can be related to a Hepatitis C infection &/or an autoimmune disease.
ReplyDeleteSymptoms include:
* Breathing problems
* Fatigue
* Glomerulonephritis - kidney disease
* Joint pain
* Muscle pain
* Purpura - purple colored spots on skin
* Raynaud's phenomenon - blood vessel spasms
* Skin death
* Skin ulcers
This information provided by Medicine Plus.
In my case; I had severe muscle & joint pain. My symptoms and Cryoglobulinemia went away in my 4th month of treatment for Hepatitis C.
I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 with fibrosis of the
ReplyDeleteliver already present. I started on antiviral medications which
reduced the viral load initially. After a couple of years the virus
became resistant. I started on HEPATITIS B Herbal treatment from
ULTIMATE LIFE CLINIC (www.ultimatelifeclinic.com) in March, 2020. Their
treatment totally reversed the virus. I did another blood test after
the 6 months long treatment and tested negative to the virus. Amazing
treatment! This treatment is a breakthrough for all HBV carriers..