Flexeril and Peginterferon drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride) and Peginterferon (peginterferon alfa-2a; ribavirin). Common drug interactions include syncope among females and anxiety among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Flexeril and Peginterferon. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Flexeril?

Flexeril has active ingredients of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride. It is often used in muscle spasms. eHealthMe is studying from 38,308 Flexeril users. Check the latest studies of Flexeril.

What is Peginterferon?

Peginterferon has active ingredients of peginterferon alfa-2a; ribavirin. It is often used in hepatitis c. eHealthMe is studying from 13,778 Peginterferon users. Check the latest studies of Peginterferon.



On Jul, 09, 2026

21 people who take Flexeril and Peginterferon together, and have interactions are studied.

Flexeril and Peginterferon drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Flexeril and Peginterferon, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)
  2. Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
  3. Abdominal discomfort
  4. Abdominal pain
  5. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  6. Anorectal discomfort
  7. Appetite disorder (abnormal eating habits)
  8. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  9. Blood iron decreased
  10. Blood potassium decreased

male:

  1. Anxiety
  2. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  3. Tooth fracture
  4. Tooth loss
  5. Abscess oral (abscess in the mouth)
  6. Anaemia macrocytic (a macrocytic class of anaemia)
  7. Aortic dilatation
  8. Arteriovenous fistula
  9. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  10. Back disorder

What are the common drug interactions of Flexeril and Peginterferon, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Dizziness
  2. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  3. Electrolyte imbalance
  4. Escherichia infection (bacterial infection by escherichia coli)
  5. Exostosis (formation of new bone on the surface of a bone)
  6. Fall
  7. Fistula (an abnormal connection or passageway between two)
  8. Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss)
  9. Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease)
  10. Hyperparathyroidism secondary (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium-secondary)

30-39:

  1. Pneumonia
  2. Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down)
  3. Dizziness
  4. Injection site pain
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  6. Platelet count decreased
  7. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)

40-49:

  1. Abdominal discomfort
  2. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  3. Anorectal discomfort
  4. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  5. Blood iron decreased
  6. Blood urine present
  7. Confusional state
  8. Constipation
  9. Decreased appetite
  10. Disturbance in attention

50-59:

  1. Death
  2. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  3. Tooth loss
  4. Fear of falling
  5. Headache (pain in head)
  6. Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
  7. Pain in extremity
  8. Physical disability
  9. Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)
  10. Abdominal pain

60+:

n/a

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hiv Infection: 3 people, 14.29%
  2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 9.52%
  3. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 9.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride and peginterferon alfa-2a; ribavirin (the active ingredients of Flexeril and Peginterferon, respectively), and Flexeril and Peginterferon (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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