What is Ribavirin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: RibavirinBrand:
Ribavirin, an antiviral, is used to treat severe lower respiratory syncytial virus with underlying conditions such as prematurity, chronic lung conditions, congenital heart disease, immunodeficiency, immunosuppression, and recent transplant recipients; in combination with interferon alfa 2b in Hep C
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How do members experience Ribavirin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis C | 186 | 15 | |
| Acute rejection of lung transplant | 1 | 0 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anemia | 3 | |
| Decreased appetite | 3 | |
| Depressed mood | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | |
| Itching | 2 | |
| Bipolar manic episodes | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 6 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 0 |
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