Finding out about hep C will help you plan for the future. Our Hep C Action Newsletter Program can help guide you through testing and treatment.
The Course of Treatment
Treatment with pegylated interferon can take 24 or 48 weeks of once-weekly injections. Pegylated interferon is usually taken with an oral medication—ribavirin.
Fine-gauge needles and prefilled syringes are available. Generally, you will obtain your medication monthly and refrigerate doses until you are ready to use them. The details of how to obtain, store, prepare, and inject medication will accompany the medication itself. Online information and phone support are also available.
Though the course of treatment can be difficult for many patients, there has never been a better time for hep C treatment, and there has never been as much information and support available for those who choose treatment.
Need more information? Our www.didyouever.net Treatment Decision Tool can help you explore some of the issues involved in your decision to start hep C treatment.
Read Patient Stories for more about the variety of experiences people have with hep C diagnosis and treatment.
Also see:
The Importance of Staying on Treatment
Understanding the Risks of Not Treating
