You can give the injection to yourself or have someone do it for you. You will be taught how to administer the Interferon by our clinic staff. Two plain Tylenol should be taken prior to the Interferon injection. The major side effect most people taking Interferon describe is fatigue . This is worse during the first four weeks of high dose intravenous treatment.
Most patients feel less fatigue during the self-administered phase of treatment.
Fever and chills are often seen during Interferon therapy. Tylenol taken as directed usually prevents the fever or chills that can occur two to four hours after Interferon is given. If fevers exceed 102 degrees, notify your doctor. Other medicines can be used if Tylenol does not control your fever and chills. Muscle aches may occur and should be reported.