Read the side effects of Ribavirin as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Most common-
Injection site reaction, fatigue, weakness, headache, rigors, fevers, nausea, muscle pain and anxiety, anger, mood swings.
Most Serious -
Hemolytic anemia (Anemia due to breakdown of red blood cells).
Central Nervous System-
Fatigue, weakness, headache, depression, psychosis, aggressive behavior, hallucinations, or violent behavior.
Gastrointestinal-
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite.
Metabolic-
Abnormality in thyroid hormone.
Heart-
Abnormal rate or rhythm may occur in patients taking inhaled ribavirin with underlying heart disease.
Miscellaneous-
Fever, decrease in white blood cell, injection site redness, loss of hair, allergic reactions.
Other Precautions : *Do not change the dosage.
