Ribavirin

Common brands: Pegasys, Sovaldi, Acid Reducer, Pain Relief, Harvoni

Top reporter: Aurobindo Pharma Limited

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63,877
Total Reports
4,412
Serious Reports
3,399
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (5.32%)

Patient Demographics

Male
33,388
Female
24,722

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Ribavirin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 9,552
9.3%
2 ANAEMIA 8,362
8.1%
3 NAUSEA 7,428
7.2%
4 RASH 5,358
5.2%
5 HEADACHE 4,787
4.6%
6 PRURITUS 4,642
4.5%
7 VOMITING 3,807
3.7%
8 DIARRHOEA 3,745
3.6%
9 ASTHENIA 3,612
3.5%
10 PYREXIA 3,581
3.5%
11 WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT DECREASED 3,443
3.3%
12 INSOMNIA 3,436
3.3%
13 DYSPNOEA 3,327
3.2%
14 DECREASED APPETITE 3,271
3.2%
15 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 3,211
3.1%
16 DIZZINESS 2,865
2.8%
17 HAEMOGLOBIN DECREASED 2,628
2.5%
18 WEIGHT DECREASED 2,587
2.5%
19 DEPRESSION 2,571
2.5%
20 PLATELET COUNT DECREASED 2,565
2.5%
21 INFLUENZA LIKE ILLNESS 2,304
2.2%
22 HEPATITIS C 2,231
2.2%
23 PAIN 2,228
2.2%
24 MALAISE 2,028
2.0%
25 CHILLS 2,008
1.9%
26 ANORECTAL DISCOMFORT 1,651
1.6%
27 ARTHRALGIA 1,504
1.5%
28 COUGH 1,504
1.5%
29 ALOPECIA 1,444
1.4%
30 DYSGEUSIA 1,383
1.3%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.