Buspar and Ribavirin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Buspar (buspirone hydrochloride) and Ribavirin (ribavirin). Common drug interactions include confusional state among females and fatigue among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Buspar and Ribavirin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 90 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Buspar?
Buspar has active ingredients of buspirone hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 20,462 Buspar users. Check the latest studies of Buspar.
What is Ribavirin?
Ribavirin has active ingredients of ribavirin. It is often used in hepatitis c. eHealthMe is studying from 78,532 Ribavirin users. Check the latest studies of Ribavirin.
90 people who take Buspar and Ribavirin together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Buspar and Ribavirin, by gender? *:
female:
- Confusional state
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of consciousness
- Vomiting
- Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestine)
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Anorectal discomfort
- Chest pain
- Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition)
- Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
male:
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Pain
- Abdominal distension
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal pain upper
- Abdominal tenderness
- Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
- Alcoholism (problems with alcohol)
- Aphasia (damage to the parts of the brain that control language)
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
What are the common drug interactions of Buspar and Ribavirin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Abdominal pain upper
- Kidney infection
- Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
- Maternal exposure during pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy)
- Bipolar disorder (mood disorder)
- Feeling drunk
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Insomnia (sleeplessness)
- Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint)
- Pain
30-39:
- Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
- Insomnia (sleeplessness)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Pain
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal tenderness
- Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
- Alcoholism (problems with alcohol)
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
40-49:
- Dizziness
- Biliary dyskinesia (motility disorder that affects the gallbladder and sphincter of oddi)
- Diarrhoea
- Irritability
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Chest pain
- Faecal incontinence (a lack of control over passing stool)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
50-59:
- Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low)
- Injection site rash
- Insomnia (sleeplessness)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Vomiting
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Confusional state
- Decreased appetite
60+:
- Pain
- Confusional state
- Neutrophil count decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
- Platelet count decreased
- Gait disturbance
- Influenza like illness
- Pyrexia (fever)
- Depressed mood
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Emotional disorder
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Depression: 11 people, 12.22%
- Insomnia (sleeplessness): 9 people, 10.00%
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 7.78%
- Pain: 6 people, 6.67%
- High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 6.67%
- Diabetes: 5 people, 5.56%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Lin SY, Lin CL, Ju SW, Wang IK, Lin CC, Lin CH, Hsu WH, Liang JA, "Increasing risk of cataract in HCV patients receiving anti-HCV therapy: A nationwide cohort study", PloS one, 2017 Mar .
- Lin SY, Lin CL, Ju SW, Wang IK, Lin CC, Lin CH, Hsu WH, Liang JA, "Increasing risk of cataract in HCV patients receiving anti-HCV therapy: A nationwide cohort study", PloS one, 2017 Mar .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on buspirone hydrochloride and ribavirin (the active ingredients of Buspar and Ribavirin, respectively), and Buspar and Ribavirin (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
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