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Ribasphere (Ribavirin) - Side Effect Reports to FDA

 
 



This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Ribasphere (Ribavirin) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Reports by Event Outcome

All Cases (194)
Death (1)
Life Threatening Events (11)
Disability (13)

Reports by Reaction Type

Fatigue (47)Anaemia (44)Nausea (25)Headache (18)Dyspnoea (16)White Blood Cell Count Decreased (15)Rash (15)Depression (14)Vomiting (14)Decreased Appetite (12)Insomnia (12)Weight Decreased (11)

Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Ribasphere (Ribavirin). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.

Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-25

Patient:

Reactions: White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Neutropenia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pegasys

Ribasphere

Victrelis
    Dosage: 800 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-05-11



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient:

Reactions: Fatigue, Laboratory Test Abnormal, Insomnia, Rectal Haemorrhage

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pegasys
    Indication: Hepatitis C

Ribasphere
    Indication: Hepatitis C

Victrelis
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient:

Reactions: Abdominal Pain, White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Confusional State, Tinnitus, Pain, Chills, Anaemia, Hot Flush, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Depression, Decreased Appetite

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 80 ?g, qw
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-04-27

Ribasphere
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2012-04-27

Other drugs received by patient: Prograf



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient:

Reactions: Fatigue, Sleep Disorder, Nausea, Headache

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 120 microgram, qw
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-07-19

Ribasphere
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-07-19

Victrelis
    Dosage: 800 mg/tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient:

Reactions: Weight Decreased, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Thyroid Disorder, Headache

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pegasys
    Dosage: 180 microgram, qw
    Indication: Hepatitis C

Ribasphere
    Dosage: 1200 mg, qd
    Indication: Hepatitis C

Victrelis
    Dosage: 4 tablets 3 in one dose
    Indication: Hepatitis C



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient:

Reactions: Pruritus

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: unk

Ribasphere

Victrelis
    Dosage: 800 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-05-15



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient:

Reactions: Injection Site Mass, Injection Site Pain, Injection Site Rash

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 150 ?g, qw
    Indication: Hepatitis
    Start date: 2012-05-11

Ribasphere
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Antiviral (Unspecified)



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient:

Reactions: Fatigue, Insomnia, Depression, Influenza Like Illness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Administration route: Oral

Ribasphere

Victrelis
    Dosage: 800 mg, q8h
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Prozac; Ambien



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient:

Reactions: White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Unevaluable Event

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pegasys

Ribasphere
    Administration route: Oral

Victrelis
    Dosage: 200 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-07-02
    End date: 2012-07-01

Other drugs received by patient: Neupogen



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Fatigue, Anaemia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 150 microgram, qw

Ribasphere
    Dosage: 600 mg, bid

Victrelis
    Dosage: 800 mg, q8h
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-03-01

Other drugs received by patient: Prozac



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Mental Disorder, Depression

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pegasys

Ribasphere

Victrelis
    Dosage: 200 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Dyspnoea, Hypotension, Anaemia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Indication: Hepatitis C

Ribasphere
    Indication: Hepatitis C

Victrelis
    Dosage: 800 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-02-23



Possible Ribasphere side effects in 56 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient: 56 year old female

Reactions: Weight Decreased, White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Vomiting, Dyspnoea, Anaemia, Headache

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Boceprevir
    Dosage: 4 df, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C

Neupogen
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Pegasys
    Dosage: 90 mug, qwk

Pegasys
    Dosage: 90 mug, qwk
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2011-12-20

Ribasphere
    Dosage: 1200 mg, qd
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2011-12-20

Other drugs received by patient: Klor-CON; Ibuprofen; Furosemide; Amlodipine



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Full Blood Count Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 150 microgram, qw
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-04-16
    End date: 2012-08-07

Ribasphere

Other drugs received by patient: Incivek



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Cardiac Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 150 microgram, qw
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-03-27

Ribasphere

Victrelis
    Dosage: 800 mg, q8h
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-04-24

Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Flomax



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Dyspnoea, Fatigue, Dizziness, DRY Skin

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 120 microgram, qw
    Start date: 2012-03-30

Ribasphere

Victrelis
    Dosage: 4 df, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-03-30



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Arthralgia, Chest Pain, Decreased Appetite, Decreased Interest

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pegasys
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-07-16

Ribasphere
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-07-16

Victrelis
    Dosage: 800 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-08-01

Other drugs received by patient: Tramadol Hydrochloride; Nexium



Possible Ribasphere side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient: female, weighing 67.6 kg (148.7 pounds)

Reactions: Abdominal Pain

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pegasys
    Dosage: 80 a?g, unk
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-07-01

Ribasphere
    Dosage: 400 mg, unk
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-07-01

VX-950
    Dosage: 750 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-07-01



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Intervertebral Disc Protrusion, Pain, Anaemia, Rash, Fall, Diverticulum Intestinal, Osteoarthritis, Colonic Polyp, Spinal Fusion Surgery, Fatigue, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Dyspepsia, Depression, Leukopenia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 120 microgram, qw
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-01-18

Ribasphere
    Dosage: 600mg am and 400mg pm
    Start date: 2012-01-18

Telaprevir
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-02-01
    End date: 2012-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Escitalopram Oxalate; Tizanidine Hydrochloride; Tylenol; Flector; Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride; Ibuprofen; Aleve; Flexeril; Omeprazole; Claritin



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Gouty Arthritis

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: unk, unknown

Ribasphere
    Dosage: unk, unknown

Victrelis
    Dosage: 800 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2011-10-06



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Haemoglobin Decreased, Fatigue, Haematocrit Decreased, Feeling Abnormal

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-06-26

Ribasphere

Victrelis
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-07-17

Other drugs received by patient: Allegra; Clonidine; Prednisone (+) Thalidomide; Isosorbide; Astelin; Levothyroxine Sodium; Bystolic; Ester-C; Hydroxyzine; Spiriva; Prevacid; Glucosamine; Losartan Potassium; Krill OIL; Magnesium (Unspecified); Symbicort; Calcium (Unspecified)



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Nausea, Chest Pain, Injection Site Rash, Injection Site Irritation, Injection Site Pruritus

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pegasys

Ribasphere

Victrelis
    Dosage: 800 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-05-04



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Tooth Loss, Myalgia, Muscle Spasms

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 120 microgram, qw
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2010-10-22

Ribasphere



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Vomiting, Nausea, DRY Mouth, Asthenia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pegasys

Ribasphere

Victrelis
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-05-17



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Nausea, Pyrexia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 150 microgram, qw
    Start date: 2012-07-01

Ribasphere

Ribavirin



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Influenza Like Illness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pegasys
    Dosage: 180 mg, qw

Ribasphere
    Dosage: 200 mg 3 tablets twice a day

Victrelis
    Dosage: 800 mg daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-05-01

Other drugs received by patient: Ascorbic Acid; Vitamins (Unspecified); Neupogen; Lisinopril; Ibuprofen; Metoprolol Tartrate; Vitamin D



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Renal Disorder, Transfusion, Thyroid Disorder, Hormone Level Abnormal

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 120 microgram, qw
    Start date: 2012-05-04
    End date: 2012-08-07

Ribasphere
    Dosage: unk

Victrelis
    Dosage: 800 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-06-11
    End date: 2012-08-07



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: White Blood Cell Count Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pegasys
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-06-12

Ribasphere
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-06-12

Victrelis
    Dosage: 800 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-07-05



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Anal Fistula, Anorectal Discomfort, Haemorrhoids, Anaemia, Adverse Event

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 120 microgram, qw
    Start date: 2012-05-25

Ribasphere
    Dosage: 200mg in am 400mg pm

Other drugs received by patient: Procrit; Telaprevir



Possible Ribasphere side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Weight Decreased, Renal Function Test Abnormal, Alopecia, Haemorrhoids, Anaemia, Urticaria, Vision Blurred, Headache

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 120 microgram, qw
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2010-10-01

PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 120 unk, unk
    Start date: 2012-06-20
    End date: 2012-08-16

Ribasphere
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Hepatitis C

Telaprevir
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-07-13

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