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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
Working / Worked
In combination with Pegasys. It was working, but, like I said, I couldn't handle the side effects and had no understanding/support to help me finish. I'll do it again later.
Working / Worked
had this for 6 months with interferon. Horrible drug, which messed up my ability to think clearly.Didn't work
Working / Worked
It has been so difficult for my husband but he is 60% of the way through. He has many side effects: confusion, sore tongue and mouth, hair loss, aches, disorientation, memory loss, food tastes strange.
Working / Worked
rashes
Working / Worked
side effects: fatigue, fatigue, fatigue
flu-like symptoms, back pain, trouble sleeping
flu-like symptoms, back pain, trouble sleeping
Working / Worked
kind of a drag - anemia
Working / Worked
EXtreme fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite. Taste buds changed....wife made me eat ice cream to at least get something in me. My I got sores inside my mouth and through.
Working / Worked
sick caused drop in red and white blood cells
Working / Worked
its been a journey !
Working / Worked
Same as for Pegasys.
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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]
