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Ribavirin

Ribavirin

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3.5  Effectiveness
8.5  Side Effects
3.5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 18 Ribavirin side effects and 1 Ribavirin benefit.

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Ribavirin 0 0 6.86 1 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Ribavirin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0%
Energy 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0%
Stress Level 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Ribavirin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0%
Change in Skin Coloring 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Fatigue 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 33.3% 0% 66.7% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Ribavirin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Depression 0% 50% 0% 50% 0%
Insomnia 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 33.3% 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0%
Itching 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 0% 50% 0% 50% 0%
Nervousness 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Ribavirin
10 Jan 2011 unfortunately used in combination with alpha interferon my doctor stopped the treatment because it wasn't effective in lowering my viral levels.
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