Changing from Pegasys to peginterferon

[MaryELWoods]

Need to halve my dose from 90 to 45mcg due to abnormally high liver tests. Anyone made the switch? Will it be as easy to take as Pegasys has been?

[PT99]

Hi Mary

Unfortunately I can’t help with your question but can you please clarify the difference between pegasys and peg Interferon as I always thought they were the same thing?

Thanks

Pete

[MaryELWoods in reply to PT99]

Different companies make them

[Beartime]

Hi Mary

I made the move from Interferon (pen) to Pegasus (pre filled syringes). I had less side effects and needed to inject less frequently.

My dosage on the Pegasus (Peginterferon Alfa-2a) has kept reducing 180 - 90 - 45. Each time I had no side effects. The only difficulty initially was being able to get a pre-filled syringe with the correct dose. I currently receive 90 mcg pre-filled syringes & just dispense half the dose & sadly have to bin the rest. Wasteful I know!

I hope this helps to answer your question.