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mallani


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Hi Sandy,

This debate has been going on for years. The general consensus is that Pegasys (Peg. interferon alpha-2a) is slightly superior to Pegintron ( Peg. interferon alpha-2b). We have had Forum members achieve SVR using both.

Patients who have used both claim Pegasys has fewer side effects. I've only used Pegasys so wouldn't know. This is a link to some of the countless trials comparing the two.

 

http://www.aidsmeds.com/articles/hiv_pegasys_pegintron_1667_17850.shtml



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We are perscriped Pegasys over here, I think it is supposed to be a little better, but not a vast difference to matter......



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Zlikster


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i have asked my hepa, why i am on pegintron redipen instead pegasys, cause i heard Pegasys is tiny bit more better regarding SVR chance and sx...she said it's quite opposite. Who knows, i think both are pretty much same 1-2% difference.

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ucbgal


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nojust received a notice from my prescription plan that they won't approve pegintron redipen. their preffered drug is pegasys. it's after hours for my dr. right now. should i be alarmed by this? are they considered the same drug? is one more effective than the other? any insight would be greatly appreciated!

sandy,ucbgal



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Redipen is easier to use but you cant adjust the dose and the other is a pre-filled syringe. I have gotten both but redipen was harder to get here in Michigan. I went 2 days over my shot day becuse they couldnt get it in stock. I like pre-filled because if your doc has to lower dose you can do it yourself by just squirting it out to the right amount. Pegasys is considered a better drug than pegintron.

So dont worry about it, and you can go here and watch video on how to inject it.

http://www.pegasys.com/patient/tools-resources/videos/index.html



-- Edited by Biggyb on Monday 6th of May 2013 10:29:20 PM



-- Edited by Biggyb on Monday 6th of May 2013 10:33:30 PM

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