Any advice for first Pegasys injection?

[Wewo01]

Tomorrow will be my first Pegasys injection. I realize I may have some flu type symptoms afterwards but wondered if anyone has any advice on the best way to limit the side effects, if any?

Thanks!

Kim

[hunter5582]

Have the acetaminophen ready to go if needed. Some will even take it before the injection. I never bothered with it. Also suggest having some Claritin or other tolerable antihistamine available. It can help with a mild histamine response. Other than that, it is a good idea to be observed for the first injection. While rare, there is a very small risk of a severe reaction. After the first time (observed at hematology office) I never worried about it. I am always alone when I inject. I did choose to inject in early afternoon. That is really just a personal preference. It is also when I know I can get ahold of the nurses at the doc's office if I needed something. These days, I do not really care about that part but have just continued to pattern.

All the best. Happy jabbing!

[Wewo01 in reply to hunter5582]

Thanks! I’m hoping I have an easy time with it.

[JeanieRN]

I had nausea after taking it twice. I took Zofran and that helped.

[Wewo01 in reply to JeanieRN]

Thank you! I have some on hand!

[Wyebird]

I took mine and went straight to bed with paracetamol. Just have a bed day🤗💝

[Wewo01 in reply to Wyebird]

That sounds like a good plan! 😊

[ciye]

How did you get on with your injection

[DottyDaisy]

My top advice is water, water, and then more water. The advice on the leaflet I received was 4 litres a day, but at 100 pounds only I never managed that. However, I have found over the 10 months I have been taking Peg, that I have no side effects whatsoever if I manage to get through a couple of litres the day before my injection and the same afterwards on the day. My system soon tells me if I'm lagging behind: dry eyes, dry mouth, dry lips, slight hint of a headache. And of course darker pee.