Hepatitis C Articles A-Z

Thinning Hair With Combination Therapy for Hepatitis C

Taking peginterferon as treatment for hepatitis C may contribute to thinning hair. This eMedTV Web page explores this potential side effect of combination therapy, and offers tips -- such as using baby shampoo -- for dealing with thinning hair.

Too Busy to Remember (Combination Therapy)

This video clip explains the importance of taking your medication as prescribed.

Traveling With Your Medications

This video clip talks about staying on your medication schedule when you're not at home.

Traveling With Your Medications (Combination Therapy)

This video clip talks about staying on your medication schedule when you're not at home.

Treatment for Hepatitis C

Peginterferon, either taken alone or with ribavirin, is the most common treatment for hepatitis C. This eMedTV resource explains these and other options in detail, including the factors that can affect the success of treatment.

Treatment for Hepatitis C -- Daily Routine

This video clip offers helpful tips on setting up a routine for taking your medicine.

Treatment for Hepatitis C -- Dealing With Side Effects

This video explores the likelihood of developing side effects during hepatitis C treatment.

Treatment for Hepatitis C -- I Feel Depressed or Hopeless

This video explains what you should do if you feel depressed during combination therapy.

Treatment for Hepatitis C -- Importance of Following the Treatment Plan

This video explains how important it is to be adherent to the treatment program.

Treatment for Hepatitis C -- Medications and Travel

This video clip talks about staying on your medication schedule when you're not at home.

Treatment for Hepatitis C -- Weekend Planning

This video explains how planning ahead for the weekend can help you stick with your treatment plan.

Treatment Timeline (Hepatitis C)

The treatment timeline for hepatitis C consists of different stages, which this media clip explains.

Types of the Hepatitis C Virus

Types of the Hepatitis C Virus

Weekend Planning (Combination Therapy)

This video explains how planning ahead for the weekend can help you stick with your treatment plan.

Weight Loss With Combination Therapy for Hepatitis C

Weight loss can occur in people who are taking combination therapy for hepatitis C. This page on the eMedTV site discusses ways to combat weight loss, including the use of nutritional drinks and eating smaller and more frequent meals.

What Happens If I Miss an Injection?

This multimedia clip explains what to do if you miss an injection.

What if I Miss an Injection of Peginterferon?

This video clip explains what to do if you miss one of your injections.

What Is Adherence?

As this video explains, adherence means following your healthcare provider's instructions for taking a medication.

What Medications Are Used in Hepatitis C Combination Therapy?

This multimedia clip shows which drugs are used in hepatitis C combination therapy.

When Will Combination Therapy Take Effect?

This multimedia clip explains how long it takes before combination therapy takes effect.

Who Cannot Use Combination Therapy?

This multimedia clip offers information on who should not use combination therapy.

Who Cannot Use Combination Therapy?

This multimedia clip offers information on who should not use combination therapy.

Who Cannot Use Peg- Intron Combination Therapy

This video clip explains why certain people cannot use the therapy.

Will I Have Side Effects From Combination Therapy?

This clip discusses the possibility of developing side effects during combination therapy.