Betaseron and Appetite - increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Appetite - increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Betaseron (interferon beta-1b), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Benadryl, and have Restless leg syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Appetite - increased when taking Betaseron. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 26,754 people who have side effects when taking Betaseron from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Betaseron?

Betaseron has active ingredients of interferon beta-1b. It is often used in multiple sclerosis. eHealthMe is studying from 26,886 Betaseron users. Check the latest studies of Betaseron.

What is Appetite - increased?

Appetite - increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires) is found to be associated with 1,565 drugs and 2,031 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Appetite - increased.

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On Aug, 13, 2026

26,754 people reported to have side effects when taking Betaseron.
Among them, 29 people (0.11%) have Appetite - increased.

Could Betaseron cause Appetite - increased?

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Betaseron when they have Appetite - increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Appetite - increased when taking Betaseron? *

female: 89.66 %
male: 10.34 %

What is the age of people who have Appetite - increased when taking Betaseron? *

What are other drugs people take besides Betaseron? *

What are other side effects people have besides Appetite - increased? *

Weight Increased: 23 people, 79.31%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 48.28%
Weight Decreased: 11 people, 37.93%
Dizziness: 10 people, 34.48%
Swallowing Difficulty: 10 people, 34.48%
Memory Loss: 10 people, 34.48%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 10 people, 34.48%
Urinary Retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder): 9 people, 31.03%
Pain: 9 people, 31.03%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 31.03%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 3 people, 10.34%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 10.34%
Back Pain: 3 people, 10.34%
Depression: 3 people, 10.34%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 10.34%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 3 people, 10.34%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 10.34%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 3 people, 10.34%
Pulmonary Congestion (congestion in the lungs): 3 people, 10.34%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 10.34%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on interferon beta-1b (the active ingredients of Betaseron) and Betaseron (the brand name). 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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