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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 | 654 |
75% |
| Cirrhosis | 38 |
42% |
| Hepatitis B | 3 |
67% |
| Healthy Sex | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 73% (696
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Ribavarin Reviews
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I can feel the 600 mg pill and have side effects for a couple of hours. Take the 400 mg pill at night and there is almost no side effects as long as I eat before taking.
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worked
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yuch!
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used with the interferon
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UGHHHHHHHH!!!LOL
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Shortness of breath, anemia, neutropenia, irritability, loss of appetite/weight loss, depression/anger.
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NOT FUN EITHER !!!
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I experienced tiredness, dry mouth, aches and sniffles. After my treatment stopped the first time, I started to lose all my hair. The 2nd treatment regimen has the same side effects plus also some insomnia, nausea and general feeling of crappy,lol.
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It worked-if I ate it seemed less harsh. I do miss my memory however!
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Same as w/ interferon.
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Starting Ribavarin
Are you doing your first shot by yourself? Are you not going to the doctor for your first part of treatment? My doctor refused to treat me if I did th... [More] -
Starting Ribavarin
Angel, I took my first dose of Riba the morning of my first shot before I went to work. When I got home from work (Fridays) I took my shot and my ... [More] -
Starting Ribavarin
Hi Angel I take the shot on Friday night and also take 3 pills in the am, and 3 pills in the pm every day. You will be in my prayers [More] -
Starting Ribavarin
Thanks Tattman! I'm supposed to take 3 pills in the morning and 2 pills at night. I just don't know if I should do both on the same day! I play phone ... [More] -
Starting Ribavarin
Well my sister, During all 3 of my TX's I did my shot and took Ribaviron at night then in the morning. I dont know how many pills they told you to tak... [More]
