Pegintron and anosmia Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Pegintron Side Effects Report #5818414-1
Pegintron side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN on July 11, 2008. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c  and was treated with Pegintron. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia, dysgeusia, polyneuropathy. Pegintron dosage: 80 MG; QW; SC. During the same period patient was treated with REBETOL. Patient recovered.