How do members experience Peginterferon alfa 2a?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Hepatitis B 15 5
Hepatitis C 13 9
Polycythemia vera 3 1
Essential thrombocythemia 1 1
Lymphangiomatosis 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Neutropenia (low neutrophils) 3
Depressed mood 2
Fever 2
Hair loss 2
Muscle fatigue 2
Dry skin 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 5
Moderate 5
Mild 2
None 2

Member evaluations

Precious Penny

evaluated on Nov 24, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for hepatitis C: Major
  • Side effects: Mild

Sharp7

evaluated on Jun 01, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for hepatitis B: None
  • Side effects: None

GMN50

evaluated on Jan 28, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for hepatitis C: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Moderate