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List of adverse effects of ribavirin

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List of adverse effects of ribavirin by frequency.[1][2][3]

Very common (>10% frequency)

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Common (1-10% frequency)

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  • Gastrointestinal disturbances (including mouth ulcers, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, etc.)
  • Infections (including sinusitis, the flu, sepsis, UTIs, etc.)
  • Neurologic disturbances (including memory loss, migraines, incoordination, sensory distortions, etc.)
  • Psychiatric disturbances (including suicidal ideation and psychosis)
  • Sexual disturbances (including erectile dysfunction, prostatis, amenorrhea, etc.)
  • Skin disturbances (including acne, eczema, psoriasis, etc.)
  • Upper respiratory tract disturbances (including nosebleeds, nasal/sinus congestion, etc.)
  • Visual and hearing disturbances (including tinnitus, blurred vision, etc.)

Uncommon (0.1-1% frequency)

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Rare (0.01-0.1% frequency)

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Very rare (<0.01% frequency)

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Unknown frequency

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References

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  1. ^ "PRODUCT INFORMATION REBETOL (RIBAVIRIN) CAPSULES" (PDF). TGA eBusiness Services. Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Limited. 29 April 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  2. ^ "COPEGUS (RIBAVIRIN) TABLET, FILM COATED [GENENTECH, INC]". DailyMed. Genentech, Inc. February 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Rebetol 200mg hard capsules - Summary of Product Characteristics". Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited. 27 January 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.