Copegus and Panic attack - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Panic attack is reported as a side effect among people who take Copegus (ribavirin), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Pegasys, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Panic attack 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 Panic attack?

Panic attack is found to be associated with 2,371 drugs and 2,081 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Panic attack.

On Apr, 27, 2026

15,097 people reported to have side effects when taking Copegus.
Among them, 57 people (0.38%) have Panic attack.

Among these 57 people:

How long have people been on Copegus when they have Panic attack? *

What is the gender of people who have Panic attack when taking Copegus? *

female: 45.61 %
male: 54.39 %

What is the age of people who have Panic attack when taking Copegus? *

What are other drugs people take besides Copegus? *

What are other side effects people have besides Panic attack? *

Stress And Anxiety: 20 people, 35.09%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 18 people, 31.58%
Depression: 16 people, 28.07%
Headache (pain in head): 16 people, 28.07%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 15 people, 26.32%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 24.56%
Weight Decreased: 12 people, 21.05%
Nausea And Vomiting: 12 people, 21.05%
Diarrhea: 11 people, 19.30%
Fever: 11 people, 19.30%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 3 people, 5.26%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 5.26%
Hiv Infection: 2 people, 3.51%
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 2 people, 3.51%
Constipation: 2 people, 3.51%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 3.51%
Varices Oesophageal (enlarged and swollen veins at the bottom of the oesophagus, near the stomach): 2 people, 3.51%
Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy (changes in the mucosa of the stomach in patients with portal hypertension;): 2 people, 3.51%
Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver): 2 people, 3.51%
Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland): 1 person, 1.75%

* 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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