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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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Worked - 48 wk tx and achieved SVR
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riba was really hard on my stomach, lost appetite, flu symptoms pretty constant.
Wonder if decreasing the dose would be a possibility?
Wonder if decreasing the dose would be a possibility?
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taking 3 in the morn and three at night!
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UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! enough said.
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A little jittery, takng 1200mg in am and 600mg in pm. side effects so far not noticeable.
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Almost finished my interferon and ribavirin.
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same as for pegylated Interferon
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Makes me itch !! My arms (below the elbow) and the tops of my hands itch like crazy !! BUT...I think it's working well so I am happy to put up with it.
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taking it with pegasys
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I take 1 600mg tablet, twice a day! At first i got a headace, but this is getting better!
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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]
