Rebetol and Hyperkalemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperkalemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Rebetol (ribavirin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Peg-Intron, and have Hepatitis c.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperkalemia when taking Rebetol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 25,907 people who have side effects when taking Rebetol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rebetol?

Rebetol has active ingredients of ribavirin. eHealthMe is studying from 25,932 Rebetol users. Check the latest studies of Rebetol.

What is Hyperkalemia?

Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney) is found to be associated with 1,951 drugs and 2,941 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperkalemia.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

25,907 people reported to have side effects when taking Rebetol.
Among them, 69 people (0.27%) have Hyperkalemia.

Among these 69 people:

How long have people been on Rebetol when they have Hyperkalemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hyperkalemia when taking Rebetol? *

female: 19.67 %
male: 80.33 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperkalemia when taking Rebetol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rebetol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperkalemia? *

Acute Kidney Failure: 17 people, 24.64%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 14 people, 20.29%
Fever: 13 people, 18.84%
Weakness: 12 people, 17.39%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 11 people, 15.94%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 11 people, 15.94%
Weight Decreased: 10 people, 14.49%
Cardiac Arrest: 10 people, 14.49%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 8 people, 11.59%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 7 people, 10.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hepatitis C: 49 people, 71.01%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 15.94%
Diabetes: 6 people, 8.70%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 7.25%
Pain: 2 people, 2.90%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 2 people, 2.90%
Varices Oesophageal (enlarged and swollen veins at the bottom of the oesophagus, near the stomach): 1 person, 1.45%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 1.45%
Constipation: 1 person, 1.45%
Depression: 1 person, 1.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 Rebetol) and Rebetol (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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