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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
Made me very sick and had to cut down on the mg.
My RBC was very low in addition to my WBC so had to take extra shots to counter those for most of the tx.
My RBC was very low in addition to my WBC so had to take extra shots to counter those for most of the tx.
Working / Worked
Mild sideffects, viralload dropping
Working / Worked
This stuff is kickin' my butt!
Working / Worked
The treatment is working. He went from the highest viral count of 4 million to undetectable in the first 2 months.
Working / Worked
Major skin rashes and rage. Worked though.
Working / Worked
Did this with the interferon...
Working / Worked
just started but so far so good
Working / Worked
lots of nausea, insomnia, no energy and always on an emotional roller coaster
Working / Worked
It initially worked and then I relapsed
Working / Worked
Noticed first rash on arm....I've been working in the yard.
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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]
