These work to absorb extra fluid in the bowels to create formed bowel movements. Hemorrhoids are sometimes found in patients with liver disease. Patients who are bothered by hemorrhoids should make their treating provider aware. Over the counter treatments may be helpful. In severe cases, consultation with a surgeon is required.
Some women experience abnormal menstrual periods during interferon therapy.
This resolves after interferon therapy is discontinued. Because of the hazards of interferon and ribavirin to pregnancy, two effective methods of contraception should be observed by all women of childbearing potential on interferon with or without ribavirin until six months after the last dose.