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I have been on the weekly shots for about 2.5 years. When I was on the higher dose ,I took the shot before bed and took Motrin for fever and aches. My worst effects are 24 hours afTer the shot. But since it fell later in the day, I could go to bed if I felt really lousy.

I have been on the weekly shots for about 2.5 years. When I was on the higher dose ,I took the shot before bed and took Motrin for fever and aches. My worst effects are 24 hours afTer the shot. But since it fell later in the day, I could go to bed if I felt really lousy.

I have been on the weekly shots for about 2.5 years. When I was on the higher dose ,I took the shot before bed and took Motrin for fever and aches. My worst effects are 24 hours afTer the shot. But since it fell later in the day, I could go to bed if I felt really lousy.

I got my IIIa melanoma in late 2010. My surgeries and results were similar with an1/3 in the sentinel nodes and an all clear in the later excision. Original tumor was on my left inner thigh and 4mm.

I started Peg Intron or pegylated interferon shots once a week in the summer of 2011. So far I am clear but, as you say the side effects are a bear. The first year was a higher dose then ramping down through the last two years of a three year regime. Not sure if this is standard or my doctors choice.

Short list
A. Not hungry much and when I eat I fill up fast. 250 down to 220 lbs.
B. puts a big dent in your sex drive. , I am using the blue pill and androgel. You will need to check testosterone level
C. Fatigue. Want to go back to bed as soon as you get up and it is hard to focus, be engaged and have a drive to be active. Now taking Vyvqnse and it has made a world of difference .
D. Picked up type 2 diabetes
E. Thinning hair

However, once you plug through the side effects it gets easier. I am down to 320mcg per week in injection. Almost feel normal with the changes made .

My doctor keeps saying the idea is to dose reduce a person until they feel ok and can lead a normal life. Not sure if that is possible

I got my IIIa melanoma in late 2010. My surgeries and results were similar with an1/3 in the sentinel nodes and an all clear in the later excision. Original tumor was on my left inner thigh and 4mm.

I started Peg Intron or pegylated interferon shots once a week in the summer of 2011. So far I am clear but, as you say the side effects are a bear. The first year was a higher dose then ramping down through the last two years of a three year regime. Not sure if this is standard or my doctors choice.

Short list
A. Not hungry much and when I eat I fill up fast. 250 down to 220 lbs.
B. puts a big dent in your sex drive. , I am using the blue pill and androgel. You will need to check testosterone level
C. Fatigue. Want to go back to bed as soon as you get up and it is hard to focus, be engaged and have a drive to be active. Now taking Vyvqnse and it has made a world of difference .
D. Picked up type 2 diabetes
E. Thinning hair

However, once you plug through the side effects it gets easier. I am down to 320mcg per week in injection. Almost feel normal with the changes made .

My doctor keeps saying the idea is to dose reduce a person until they feel ok and can lead a normal life. Not sure if that is possible

I got my IIIa melanoma in late 2010. My surgeries and results were similar with an1/3 in the sentinel nodes and an all clear in the later excision. Original tumor was on my left inner thigh and 4mm.

I started Peg Intron or pegylated interferon shots once a week in the summer of 2011. So far I am clear but, as you say the side effects are a bear. The first year was a higher dose then ramping down through the last two years of a three year regime. Not sure if this is standard or my doctors choice.

Short list
A. Not hungry much and when I eat I fill up fast. 250 down to 220 lbs.
B. puts a big dent in your sex drive. , I am using the blue pill and androgel. You will need to check testosterone level
C. Fatigue. Want to go back to bed as soon as you get up and it is hard to focus, be engaged and have a drive to be active. Now taking Vyvqnse and it has made a world of difference .
D. Picked up type 2 diabetes
E. Thinning hair

However, once you plug through the side effects it gets easier. I am down to 320mcg per week in injection. Almost feel normal with the changes made .

My doctor keeps saying the idea is to dose reduce a person until they feel ok and can lead a normal life. Not sure if that is possible