Peginterferon Alfa-2a

Common brands: Pegasys, Ribavirin, Sovaldi, Zestril, Lisinopril

Top reporter: Pharmaand Gmbh

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53,689
Total Reports
2,753
Serious Reports
1,797
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: Moderate (3.35%)

Patient Demographics

Male
27,347
Female
23,329

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Peginterferon Alfa-2a.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 9,259
9.7%
2 NAUSEA 7,163
7.5%
3 ANAEMIA 6,625
6.9%
4 RASH 4,877
5.1%
5 HEADACHE 4,455
4.6%
6 WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT DECREASED 4,229
4.4%
7 PRURITUS 4,224
4.4%
8 PYREXIA 3,473
3.6%
9 DIARRHOEA 3,384
3.5%
10 VOMITING 3,334
3.5%
11 ASTHENIA 3,150
3.3%
12 INSOMNIA 3,078
3.2%
13 DYSPNOEA 3,049
3.2%
14 DECREASED APPETITE 2,917
3.0%
15 INFLUENZA LIKE ILLNESS 2,737
2.9%
16 WEIGHT DECREASED 2,659
2.8%
17 DIZZINESS 2,625
2.7%
18 PLATELET COUNT DECREASED 2,578
2.7%
19 DEPRESSION 2,550
2.7%
20 PAIN 2,542
2.7%
21 CHILLS 2,191
2.3%
22 HAEMOGLOBIN DECREASED 2,042
2.1%
23 ANORECTAL DISCOMFORT 1,845
1.9%
24 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,743
1.8%
25 ALOPECIA 1,675
1.7%
26 DYSGEUSIA 1,624
1.7%
27 MALAISE 1,582
1.6%
28 ARTHRALGIA 1,475
1.5%
29 RASH PRURITIC 1,438
1.5%
30 RED BLOOD CELL COUNT DECREASED 1,389
1.4%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.