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Ribavirin

Ribavirin is a medicine that fights certain viruses. It comes in a capsule that you can swallow. Ribavirin by itself doesn't work in treating hepatitis C. It has to be combined with interferon to be effective.

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Contents

Before Treatment
arrowDo you need to start?
arrowWatchful waiting
arrowTreatment benefits
arrowWho should consider treatment?
arrowWhat treatments are effective?
arrowInterferon
arrow Ribavirin
arrowCombination therapy
arrowHow long does it last?
arrowWhat are the side effects?
arrowCan you work while on treatment?
arrowHow successful is it?
arrowWhat can affect outcome?
arrowDeciding on a treatment plan
During Treatment
After Treatment
Resources
Side Effects Guide
Clinical Trials
Drug/Alcohol Recovery

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