2003
DOI: 10.1097/00131746-200303000-00002
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Comprehensive Review of Hepatitis C for Psychiatrists: Risks, Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Interferon-Based Therapy Complications

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“…However, episodes of depression are a frequent side effect of IFN-α. These usually appear within 3 months after the start of treatment and affect the adherence of recipients to treatment and their quality of life [1,2,3,4,5]. …”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, episodes of depression are a frequent side effect of IFN-α. These usually appear within 3 months after the start of treatment and affect the adherence of recipients to treatment and their quality of life [1,2,3,4,5]. …”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Recently a consensus was reached on the treatment of the HCV-infected, injection drug user (IDU) with pegylated interferon and ribavirin [1]. It is yet unclear as to whether these best-practice guidelines have been followed to good result due to multiple perceived barriers to treatment initiation.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Part of the interferon-induced depression phenomenology may include suicidality, making suicidality a treatment consideration before beginning therapy, and requires close monitoring during therapy [4] . Current or recent alcohol use has been another contra-indication: efficacy may be reduced in those drinking during treatment [6] and because those with a drinking history are perceived as having high risk of relapse under the distress of treatment [7] . Additionally, interferon therapies require that social circumstances needed to be assessed.…”
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