4,222 reports of this reaction
3.0% of all PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A reports
#7 most reported adverse reaction
PRURITUS is the #7 most commonly reported adverse reaction for PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A, manufactured by pharmaand GmbH. There are 4,222 FDA adverse event reports linking PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A to PRURITUS. This represents approximately 3.0% of all 141,362 adverse event reports for this drug.
PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A has an overall safety score of 85 out of 100. Patients taking PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A who experience pruritus should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
PRURITUS is a less commonly reported adverse event for PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.
In addition to pruritus, the following adverse reactions have been reported for PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A:
The following drugs have also been linked to pruritus in FDA adverse event reports:
PRURITUS has been reported as an adverse event in 4,222 FDA reports for PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
PRURITUS accounts for approximately 3.0% of all adverse event reports for PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A, making it a notable side effect.
If you experience pruritus while taking PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A, 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.