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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
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Ribavarin Reviews
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worked. used with interferon
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I'm on week 13 of treatment my viral loads have decreased but I'm usually exhausted
Working / Worked
My blood count at three months of treatment was undetectable. I have been able to manage the big side effects with loads of water. My weight divided by two and that is the amount of ounces of water I drink each day. I do have hair loss and insomnia. Still undergoing treatment till April 08
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it is working have had 2 neg.results for hep c side effects are being tired and the blahs
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Eating first and taking acidophilis (good bacteria for digestion) and metamucil has helped so far...but I'm new at this..
Working / Worked
Along with the interferon, it's working, I have no virus. The side effects are taking their toll. Loss of hair, appetitie and weight. depression, fatigue and anxiety.
Working / Worked
Really bad rash all over body. Drop down dose and rash is gone.
Working / Worked
tired and sore but the doc tells me my labs are good and to continue on the meds. I was prescribed Percocet for the pain
Working / Worked
failed
Working / Worked
Worked in conjuction with pegasys. Lowsy side effects. Daughter is on week 14 having low WBC's as result now
Working / Worked
take 6 a day, too soon to tell yet if its working
Working / Worked
I have the riba rage and riba rash but I am determined to get thru treatment and beat this.
Working / Worked
the pill make me very weak and anemic
Working / Worked
its for healing purposes only, slows me down, so i can heal,forces me to sit still, and try to eat healthy.
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my side effects suck, i can bearly stand up, or stand for any length of time. i'm really really really fucking tired.just going to the sofa to my bedroom makes me huff and puff.
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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]
