Pegasys and Methocarbamol drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a) and Methocarbamol (methocarbamol). Common drug interactions include attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among females and fatigue among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Pegasys and Methocarbamol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pegasys?

Pegasys has active ingredients of peginterferon alfa 2a. It is often used in hepatitis c. eHealthMe is studying from 57,446 Pegasys users. Check the latest studies of Pegasys.

What is Methocarbamol?

Methocarbamol has active ingredients of methocarbamol. It is often used in muscle spasms. eHealthMe is studying from 17,766 Methocarbamol users. Check the latest studies of Methocarbamol.



On Jul, 11, 2026

22 people who take Pegasys and Methocarbamol together, and have interactions are studied.

Pegasys and Methocarbamol drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Pegasys and Methocarbamol, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  3. Platelet count decreased
  4. Aortic occlusion
  5. Memory impairment
  6. Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
  7. Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain
  8. Platelet aggregation increased
  9. Asthenia (weakness)
  10. Cardiovascular disorder (heart diseases)

male:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  2. Blood glucose increased
  3. Emotional distress
  4. Furuncle (infection of the hair follicle)
  5. Irritability
  6. Procedural complication
  7. Quality of life decreased
  8. Vomiting
  9. White blood cell count decreased
  10. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Chronic kidney disease
  4. Decreased activity
  5. Depression
  6. Diarrhoea
  7. Drug administration error
  8. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  9. Emotional distress
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

50-59:

  1. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  2. Aortic occlusion
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  4. Memory impairment
  5. Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
  6. Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain
  7. Platelet aggregation increased
  8. Platelet count decreased
  9. Cardiovascular disorder (heart diseases)
  10. Disturbance in attention

60+:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  2. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  3. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  4. Oropharyngeal pain
  5. Vomiting
  6. Weight decreased
  7. White blood cell count decreased
  8. Asthenia (weakness)
  9. Blood calcium decreased
  10. Decreased appetite

* 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 peginterferon alfa 2a and methocarbamol (the active ingredients of Pegasys and Methocarbamol, respectively), and Pegasys and Methocarbamol (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.

Who is eHealthMe?

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