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Ribavirin and Alcohol / Food Interactions

Drug Interactions (36) Alcohol/Food Interactions (1) Disease Interactions (3)

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with ribavirin:

Moderate

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Moderate Food Interaction

Food can enhance the levels of ribavirin in your body. Ribavirin should be taken with food or just after eating. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Do not take it on an empty stomach. Swallow the tablet or capsule whole.

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ribavirin drug Interactions

There are 36 drug interactions with ribavirin

ribavirin disease Interactions

There are 3 disease interactions with ribavirin which include:

Drug Interaction Classification

The classifications below are a general guideline only. It is difficult to determine the relevance of a particular drug interaction to any individual given the large number of variables.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No information available.

Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.

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