Ribavirin and Hepatitis b - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hepatitis b is reported as a side effect among people who take Ribavirin (ribavirin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Sovaldi, and have Hepatitis e.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hepatitis b when taking Ribavirin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 78,378 people who have side effects when taking Ribavirin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Hepatitis b?

Hepatitis b is found to be associated with 516 drugs and 683 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hepatitis b.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Sep, 01, 2026

78,378 people reported to have side effects when taking Ribavirin.
Among them, 52 people (0.07%) have Hepatitis b.

Among these 52 people:

How long have people been on Ribavirin when they have Hepatitis b? *

What is the gender of people who have Hepatitis b when taking Ribavirin? *

female: 57.78 %
male: 42.22 %

What is the age of people who have Hepatitis b when taking Ribavirin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ribavirin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hepatitis b? *

Lymphoma (cancer that begins in immune system cells): 4 people, 7.69%
Hepatitis E: 4 people, 7.69%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 3 people, 5.77%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 5.77%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 3 people, 5.77%
Abdominal Distension: 2 people, 3.85%
Autoimmune Hepatitis: 2 people, 3.85%
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (syndrome of shortness of breath and hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood of the arteries) in the lungs of patients with liver disease): 2 people, 3.85%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 3.85%
Hepatitis D: 2 people, 3.85%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 4 people, 7.69%
Hepatitis E: 4 people, 7.69%
Hepatic Cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue): 3 people, 5.77%
Diabetes: 3 people, 5.77%
Portal Hypertension (increase in the blood pressure within a system of veins called the portal venous system): 2 people, 3.85%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 3.85%
Depression: 2 people, 3.85%
Birth Control: 2 people, 3.85%
Alcoholism (problems with alcohol): 2 people, 3.85%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 1 person, 1.92%

* 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 Ribavirin) and Ribavirin (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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