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Ribavarin

Ribavirin (Copegus�; Rebetol�; Ribasphere�; Vilona�, Virazole�, also generics from Sandoz, Teva, Warrick) is an anti-viral drug which is active against a number of DNA and RNA viruses. It is a member of the nucleoside antimetabolite drugs that interfere with duplication of viral genetic material. Though not e... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Hepatitis C
940
76%
Cirrhosis
71
54%
Hepatitis B
5
60%
Healthy Sex
1
100%
Overall, 75% (1017 Members) find Ribavarin helpful
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Ribavarin Reviews

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Rick91 (Hepatitis C)
Brutal
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TAllan (Hepatitis C)
Felt horrible, the entire time.
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captainhardass (Hepatitis C)
made me froth at the mouth and trip balls
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didithesheep (Hepatitis C)
Rash,depresion feel generaly VERY bad.
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ABQYardbird (Hepatitis C)
Cleared w/IF and Ribavarin year 2..it came back.
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freeleigh (Hepatitis C)
Starting treatment on Dec 28th 2012
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Jude Lesemann (Hepatitis C)
See above
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Jenforshawn (Hepatitis C)
Viral load down...hoping it continues
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tsc69 (Hepatitis C)
same as above plus dry mouth
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bestrong1 (Hepatitis C)
It is working in combo with Ribavirin and after 12 weeks of Incivek. (week 17 of 24). Virus undetectable since week 4. Anemia sucks.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: J&J Ahead of Gilead at FDA?
    I start a clinical trial in two weeks on gilead sofobuvir and gs 5885...8 weeks or 12 weeks.. or 8 weeks with Rivavarin added. It look like a 100% cur... [More]
  2. Discussion: My ears are driving me crazy
    I am about to start treatment and I have permanent nerve damage in my ears from a medication long time ago when I was a teen. I did hypnosis to get it... [More]
  3. Discussion: sorry for being negative...
    he's on ribavarin and interferon weekly injections. so just 2. he has geno 3, and 20% liver functionality (cirrhotic). 40 y/o male relatively health... [More]
  4. Discussion: Our thoughts on waiting for orals
    Interesting thread Ernie and a good one I think. I feel like Henry does about DS. Even though I am finished with tx, I still feel like I'm part of the... [More]
  5. Discussion: 5 months post
    Hello everyone, Just wanted to touch base. I haven't forgotten you or this site. As you see in the topic, I am now 5 months post tx: ribavarin and ... [More]