Who should not take PEGASYS and COPEGUS?
Do not take PEGASYS alone or with COPEGUS if: • You are pregnant or your partner is pregnant • You or your partner plans to get pregnant during therapy or within 6 months after treatment ends • You are breastfeeding • You have hepatitis caused by your immune system (autoimmune hepatitis) • You have unstable or severe liver disease before or during treatment • You are allergic to alpha interferons or any of the ingredients in PEGASYS and COPEGUS • You have abnormal red blood cells (caused by conditions like sickle-cell anemia or thalassemia major) What if I am pregnant or thinking about having a baby? If you are a woman who could get pregnant, you must take pregnancy tests before, during and for 6 months after treatment ends to make sure you are not pregnant. During treatment and for 6 months after treatment, female and male patients must: • Use two forms of birth control (one being a condom with spermicide) • Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. You or y
