research Follow‐up of Adverse Drug Reactions from Peginterferon alfa‐2b—Ribavirin Therapy 32 citations , October 2004 in “Pharmacotherapy” Peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin therapy for hepatitis C can cause serious side effects, some different from those reported in clinical trials.
research Alopecia universalis following interferon alfa-2b and ribavirin treatment for hepatitis C. 4 citations , August 2007 in “PubMed” A woman lost all her body hair after hepatitis C treatment, but it started to grow back a year after stopping the treatment.
research Cutaneous necrosis after injection of polyethylene glycol–modified interferon alfa 26 citations , June 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some patients receiving pegylated interferon alfa injections developed skin necrosis, requiring treatment adjustments or discontinuation.
research Drug-induced postinfantile giant cell hepatitis 10 citations , October 2010 in “Hepatology” Certain liver diseases respond well to specific treatments and have varying risks for liver cancer.
research Reversible alopecia universalis secondary to PEG-interferon ??-2b and ribavirin combination therapy in a patient with chronic hepatitis C virus infection 41 citations , August 2007 in “European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology” A woman's total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment grew back after stopping the medication.