What is Ribavirin?:
- In its oral form, Ribavirin is used to treat Hepatitis C
- Most often it is used in combination with an Interferon such as Pegasys
Form:
Available in capsule, tablet and oral solution.
Dosage:
- The dose of Ribavirin varies from patient to patient based on body weight.
- The typical dose is between 1000mg and 1200mg each day.
- The oral solution is used primarily in children.
Side Effects to Report to Your Doctor:
- More common
- Acid or "sour" stomach
- discouragement
- dizziness
- feeling sad or empty
- feeling unusually cold with shivering
- irritability
- itching skin
- lack of appetite
- loss of interest or pleasure
- lack or loss of strength
- trouble concentrating
- trouble sleeping
- Less common
- cough
- fatigue
- fever
- headache
- joint pain
- depression
- nervousness
- rapidly changing moods
- rash
- shortness of breath
- vomiting
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