Copegus and Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated is reported as a side effect among people who take Copegus (ribavirin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Pegasys, and have Anaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated when taking Copegus. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,097 people who have side effects when taking Copegus from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Copegus?

Copegus has active ingredients of ribavirin. It is often used in hepatitis c. eHealthMe is studying from 15,115 Copegus users. Check the latest studies of Copegus.

What is Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated?

Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated (widespread scaling of the skin, often with itching (pruritus), skin redness (erythroderma), and hair loss) is found to be associated with 624 drugs and 338 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

15,097 people reported to have side effects when taking Copegus.
Among them, 25 people (0.17%) have Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated.

Could Copegus cause Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated?

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Copegus when they have Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated? *

What is the gender of people who have Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated when taking Copegus? *

female: 48 %
male: 52 %

What is the age of people who have Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated when taking Copegus? *

What are other drugs people take besides Copegus? *

Pegasys: 25 people, 100.00%
Victrelis: 5 people, 20.00%
Neupogen: 3 people, 12.00%
Acetaminophen: 3 people, 12.00%
Allegra: 2 people, 8.00%
Citalopram Hydrobromide: 2 people, 8.00%
Clobex: 2 people, 8.00%
Omeprazole: 2 people, 8.00%
Ondansetron: 2 people, 8.00%
Zolpidem: 2 people, 8.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated? *

Fever: 8 people, 32.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 24.00%
Itching: 6 people, 24.00%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 16.00%
Eosinophilia (eosinophil count in the peripheral blood exceeds): 4 people, 16.00%
Swallowing Difficulty: 4 people, 16.00%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 16.00%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 4 people, 16.00%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 3 people, 12.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 12.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 3 people, 12.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 8.00%
Irritability: 2 people, 8.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 8.00%
Indigestion: 2 people, 8.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 8.00%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 8.00%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 2 people, 8.00%
Depression: 2 people, 8.00%
Metastatic Malignant Melanoma (spreadable cancer tumour of melanine): 1 person, 4.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ribavirin (the active ingredients of Copegus) and Copegus (the brand name). 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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