4,783 reports of this reaction
3.0% of all RIBAVIRIN reports
#5 most reported adverse reaction
HEADACHE is the #5 most commonly reported adverse reaction for RIBAVIRIN, manufactured by Bausch Health US, LLC. There are 4,783 FDA adverse event reports linking RIBAVIRIN to HEADACHE. This represents approximately 3.0% of all 157,291 adverse event reports for this drug.
RIBAVIRIN has an overall safety score of 85 out of 100. Patients taking RIBAVIRIN who experience headache should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
HEADACHE is a less commonly reported adverse event for RIBAVIRIN, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.
In addition to headache, the following adverse reactions have been reported for RIBAVIRIN:
The following drugs have also been linked to headache in FDA adverse event reports:
HEADACHE has been reported as an adverse event in 4,783 FDA reports for RIBAVIRIN. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
HEADACHE accounts for approximately 3.0% of all adverse event reports for RIBAVIRIN, making it a notable side effect.
If you experience headache while taking RIBAVIRIN, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.