Ribapak and Panic attacks - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Panic attacks is reported as a side effect among people who take Ribapak (ribavirin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Pegasys, and have Hepatitis c.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Panic attacks when taking Ribapak. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,390 people who have side effects when taking Ribapak from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ribapak?

Ribapak has active ingredients of ribavirin. eHealthMe is studying from 3,392 Ribapak users. Check the latest studies of Ribapak.

What is Panic attacks?

Panic attacks is found to be associated with 2,285 drugs and 2,077 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Panic attacks.

On Jun, 25, 2026

3,390 people reported to have side effects when taking Ribapak.
Among them, 10 people (0.29%) have Panic attacks.

Among these 10 people:

How long have people been on Ribapak when they have Panic attacks? *

What is the gender of people who have Panic attacks when taking Ribapak? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Panic attacks when taking Ribapak? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ribapak? *

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

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 40.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 30.00%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 30.00%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 30.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 30.00%
Chills (felling of cold): 3 people, 30.00%
Back Pain: 3 people, 30.00%
Dizziness: 2 people, 20.00%
Depression: 2 people, 20.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hepatitis C: 7 people, 70.00%
Depression: 2 people, 20.00%
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 1 person, 10.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 10.00%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 10.00%
Hepatic Cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue): 1 person, 10.00%

* 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 Ribapak) and Ribapak (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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