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World J Virol. Nov 12, 2013; 2(4): 139-145
Published online Nov 12, 2013. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v2.i4.139
Published online Nov 12, 2013. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v2.i4.139
Table 2 For studies reporting discontinuation data, number discontinuing interferon-alpha therapy, and reason for discontinuation, summed across studies
| Reason for discontinuation | Prophylactic arm | Rescue arm |
| Lost to follow-up | 21 | 19 |
| Psychiatric side effects | 8 | 18 |
| Non-adherence | 11 | 14 |
| Did not complete therapy | 3 | 3 |
| Noncompliant or loss to follow-up | 0 | 6 |
| Other side effects | 0 | 4 |
- Citation: Rowan PJ. Does prophylactic antidepressant treatment boost interferon-alpha treatment completion in HCV? World J Virol 2013; 2(4): 139-145
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3249/full/v2/i4/139.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5501/wjv.v2.i4.139