ONYDA XR Lifestyle Interactions

  • Peginterferon Alfa-2a 180mcg/1mL, Solution for injection

    • Interaction: Alcohol
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: You should alcoholic drinks while receiving Peginterferon alfa-2a therapy. Alcohol may increase the risk for liver damage while on this treatment. You may feel drowsy, or more tired when taking these drugs together. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how Peginterferon alfa-2a affects you.
    • Notes for Professionals: Patients should be advised to avoid drinking alcohol to reduce the chance of injury to the liver during peginterferon alfa-2a treatment. Alcohol may also potentiate drowsiness and dizziness. Patients who develop dizziness, confusion, somnolence, and fatigue with peginterferon alfa-2a treatment should be cautioned to avoid driving or operating machinery.

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