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
Reported Adverse Reactions (30)
Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Peginterferon Alfa-2a.
| # | Reaction | Reports | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FATIGUE | 9,259 | |
| 2 | NAUSEA | 7,163 | |
| 3 | ANAEMIA | 6,625 | |
| 4 | RASH | 4,877 | |
| 5 | HEADACHE | 4,455 | |
| 6 | WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT DECREASED | 4,229 | |
| 7 | PRURITUS | 4,224 | |
| 8 | PYREXIA | 3,473 | |
| 9 | DIARRHOEA | 3,384 | |
| 10 | VOMITING | 3,334 | |
| 11 | ASTHENIA | 3,150 | |
| 12 | INSOMNIA | 3,078 | |
| 13 | DYSPNOEA | 3,049 | |
| 14 | DECREASED APPETITE | 2,917 | |
| 15 | INFLUENZA LIKE ILLNESS | 2,737 | |
| 16 | WEIGHT DECREASED | 2,659 | |
| 17 | DIZZINESS | 2,625 | |
| 18 | PLATELET COUNT DECREASED | 2,578 | |
| 19 | DEPRESSION | 2,550 | |
| 20 | PAIN | 2,542 | |
| 21 | CHILLS | 2,191 | |
| 22 | HAEMOGLOBIN DECREASED | 2,042 | |
| 23 | ANORECTAL DISCOMFORT | 1,845 | |
| 24 | DRUG INEFFECTIVE | 1,743 | |
| 25 | ALOPECIA | 1,675 | |
| 26 | DYSGEUSIA | 1,624 | |
| 27 | MALAISE | 1,582 | |
| 28 | ARTHRALGIA | 1,475 | |
| 29 | RASH PRURITIC | 1,438 | |
| 30 | RED BLOOD CELL COUNT DECREASED | 1,389 |
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.