Hepatitis C Articles A-Z
Physical Symptoms of Hepatitis C
Many people do not exhibit physical symptoms of hepatitis C in the early stages of the disease. However, as this eMedTV segment explains, cirrhosis of the liver can lead to jaundice, abdominal pain, and other physical symptoms of hepatitis C.
| Planning Ahead for the Weekend (Combination Therapy) |
This video explains how planning ahead for the weekend can help you stick with your treatment plan.
| Possible Combination Therapy Side Effects |
This video clip talks about the possible side effects of combination therapy.
| Possible Interactions With Combination Therapy |
This video explains whether drug interactions are likely to occur with combination therapy.
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| Possible Interactions With Combination Therapy |
This video explains whether drug interactions are likely to occur with combination therapy.
| Preparation and Injection of Peg-Intron |
This video clip gives an overview of injecting your medication.
| Preparing the Medicine (Peg-Intron) |
This video clip gives instruction on preparing your medication.
| Preparing the Peginterferon Prefilled Syringe |
This interactive video explains how to prepare the syringe prior to giving yourself the injection.
| Rebetol |
This interactive video explains how Rebetol works to treat hepatitis C.
| Reward Yourself (Combination Therapy) |
This video explains how giving yourself small rewards can make it easier to stay on schedule with your medications.
| Ribavirin |
This video explains how and when to take ribavirin and describes the effects of the drug.
Seniors and Hepatitis C Treatment
Seniors who are receiving hepatitis C treatment may experience worse side effects than younger patients. This part of the eMedTV archives also discusses several factors (such as race and gender) that can influence hepatitis C treatment in seniors.
| Serious Side Effects of Combination Therapy |
This video explains why combination therapy can cause decreased blood cell counts.
Serious Side Effects of Combination Therapy for Hepatitis C
Suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, and violent behavior are all rare (but possible) side effects of combination therapy for hepatitis C. This eMedTV article covers these and other serious side effects of the therapy -- such as severe depression.
| Side Effects (Combination Therapy) |
This video explores the likelihood of developing side effects during hepatitis C treatment.
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| Side Effects and Combination Therapy |
This video explores the likelihood of developing side effects during hepatitis C treatment.
Side Effects During Hepatitis C Treatment
Side effects during hepatitis C treatment may include flu-like symptoms, fatigue, and nausea. This eMedTV Web page describes these and other common side effects that may develop during hepatitis C treatment and links to in-depth articles.
| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Decreased Blood Counts |
Side Effects of Combination This video explains why combination therapy can cause decreased blood cell counts.
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| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Decreased Blood Counts |
Side Effects of Combination This video explains why combination therapy can cause decreased blood cell counts.
| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Depression, Mood Swings, and Irritability |
This clip explains how depression or mood swings may occur during combination therapy.
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| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Depression, Mood Swings, and Irritability |
This clip explains how depression or mood swings may occur during combination therapy.
| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Dry Skin or Rashes |
This video clip explains how dry skin or a rash may be a side effect of combination therapy.
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| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Dry Skin or Rashes |
This video clip explains how dry skin or a rash may be a side effect of combination therapy.
| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Fatigue |
This video explains how combination therapy may potentially cause fatigue.
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| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Fatigue |
This video explains how combination therapy may potentially cause fatigue.
| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Flu-like Symptoms |
This clip lists possible flu-like symptoms that may occur during combination therapy.
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| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Flu-like Symptoms |
This clip lists possible flu-like symptoms that may occur during combination therapy.
| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Nausea and Loss of Appetite |
This clip explains why you may develop nausea or loss of appetite with combination therapy.
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| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Nausea and Loss of Appetite |
This clip explains why you may develop nausea or loss of appetite with combination therapy.
| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Thinning Hair |
This video explains how thinning hair may be a side effect of combination therapy.
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| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Thinning Hair |
This video explains how thinning hair may be a side effect of combination therapy.
| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Weight Loss |
This video discusses possible side effects of combination therapy associated with weight loss.
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| Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Weight Loss |
This video discusses possible side effects of combination therapy associated with weight loss.
| Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment |
This video segment discusses some of the common side effects seen with combination therapy.
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| Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Decreased Blood Counts |
Side Effects of Combination This video explains why combination therapy can cause decreased blood cell counts.
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| Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Depression, Mood Swings, and Irritability |
This clip explains how depression or mood swings may occur during combination therapy.
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| Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Dry Skin or Rashes |
This video clip explains how dry skin or a rash may be a side effect of combination therapy.
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| Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Fatigue |
This video explains how combination therapy may potentially cause fatigue.
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| Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Flu-like Symptoms |
This clip lists possible flu-like symptoms that may occur during combination therapy.
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| Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Nausea and Loss of Appetite |
This clip explains why you may develop nausea or loss of appetite with combination therapy.
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| Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Thinning Hair |
This video explains how thinning hair may be a side effect of combination therapy.
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| Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Weight Loss |
This video discusses possible side effects of combination therapy associated with weight loss.
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| Side Effects Overview -- Combination Therapy |
This video segment discusses some of the common side effects seen with combination therapy.
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| Side Effects Overview -- Combination Therapy |
This video segment discusses some of the common side effects seen with combination therapy.
| Stage 2 -- The Action Stage |
This multimedia clip describes stage 2 (the action stage) of hepatitis C treatment.
| Stage 3 -- The Blocking Stage |
This video discusses the goals for stage 3 of hepatitis C treatment (the blocking stage).
| Stage 4 -- The Control Stage |
This clip describes the control stage of hepatitis C treatment (stage 4).
| Stage 5 -- The Destination Stage |
This interactive video explains what will happen during stage 5 of hepatitis C treatment.
| Summary -- Stage 2 (Combination Therapy) |
This video provides some final thoughts on things to re