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| Variable | Standard Dose Peginterferon α-2a + ribavirin (n=1985), No. (%) | Standard Dose Peginterferon α-2b + ribavirin (n= 1733), No. (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALT Elevation | 1400 (70.5) | 1199 (69.2) | 0.39 |
| AST Elevation | 1439 (72.5) | 1200 (69.2) | 0.03 |
| Hemoglobin Drop | 624 (31.4) | 557 (32.1) | 0.64 |
| ANC Drop | 438 (22.1) | 391 (22.6) | 0.71 |
| Platelets Drop | 220 (11.1) | 216 (9.8) | 0.21 |
| TSH Abnormalities | 205 (10.3) | 170 (12.5) | 0.04 |
