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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 materia... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Hepatitis C | 414 |
75% |
| Cirrhosis | 12 |
33% |
| Healthy Sex | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 74% (427
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Ribavarin Reviews
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ILL ALL THE TIME
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Sick
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I used the interferon with ribavarin and was cleared of Hep C one year later.
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I am on week 13 of the 24. It is working but my life and general health has been ripped apart as a consequence of the treatment.
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undetected at wk 4
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it worked for me, I didn't have any side affects that I was aware of.
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Seems to be working. Viral load is undetectable.
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start pills on Saturday Morning.I have noticed to not wanting to eat. I eat just to take my meds. week 6>>>42 to go.
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same as above.
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Started Riba on Sat. 6/21/08. So far so good, no side effects. Two 200 mg, morning & night. Occasionally my skin feeling sensitive; like a rash coming on.
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My doctor says I appear to be responding. I spend a lot of time puking.
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I was clear of virus after six months. Now awaiting results. mental health issues and retinal eye detachment
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I try to get out, go for a bike ride visit friends the more you sit around and feel
sorry for yourself the harder it is to snap out of it.
sorry for yourself the harder it is to snap out of it.
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Hate the stuff.
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night mare, was very depressed & felt brain dead
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Pegasis and Ribavarin
Cranky. Silly rabbit! Cranky is my middle name. You gonna be ok. Got your back. Promise. Told daddy yesterday,"Stop being so cantakous." ... [More] -
Pegasis and Ribavarin
Right on Cindy. Now I had asthma which is now turned to COPD emphysema, during treatment, it was a hard journey, but I was commited to do the whole 4... [More] -
Pegasis and Ribavarin
we are and will continue to be here for you, cranky or not...just as you have been here for us. xo [More] -
Pegasis and Ribavarin
i meant to say met some really special, good people :) [More] -
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]
