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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 | 458 |
75% |
| Cirrhosis | 18 |
56% |
| Hepatitis B | 3 |
67% |
| Healthy Sex | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 74% (480
Members)
find Ribavarin helpful
Ribavarin Reviews
Working / Worked
Viral Load dropped from 3.5 million to under 50 in 6 weeks.
Working / Worked
same as above
Working / Worked
Not sure what side effects come from the pills or the shots.
Working / Worked
Took in conjunction with interfuron shots. Couldn't hardly function. depression. pain. insomnia.
Working / Worked
Did not work, side effects were awful.
Working / Worked
have to force myseft to eat,if not it makes me sich to my stomach
Working / Worked
same as above
Working / Worked
I'm a non-responder
Working / Worked
Week 59
Working / Worked
definitely having trouble concentrating, some depression not too bad tho, had rash but taking an antihistamine has cleared that up, rbc's a little low
Working / Worked
Dr, said my viral load in almost none detectable at this time
Working / Worked
I take (5) pills a day. I started the pills the same day I started the pegintron alpha 2b self injections. To perfectly honest the only side affects is I seem to be a little more tired then usual. I am currently half way through my 24 weeks of treatments.
Working / Worked
Again, not sure yet. I've been on this for 6 weeks. I'm EXHAUSTED! (just wanted to make sure I mentioned that!)
Working / Worked
This stuff is nasty but managable most of the time
Working / Worked
memory loss..can't concentrate..tired
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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]
