Betaseron and Dermatitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dermatitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Betaseron (interferon beta-1b), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Prevacid, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dermatitis 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 Dermatitis?

Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it) is found to be associated with 1,544 drugs and 1,231 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dermatitis.

On Jul, 26, 2026

26,754 people reported to have side effects when taking Betaseron.
Among them, 39 people (0.15%) have Dermatitis.

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Betaseron when they have Dermatitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Dermatitis when taking Betaseron? *

female: 78.95 %
male: 21.05 %

What is the age of people who have Dermatitis when taking Betaseron? *

What are other drugs people take besides Betaseron? *

What are other side effects people have besides Dermatitis? *

Fever: 10 people, 25.64%
Weakness: 6 people, 15.38%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 12.82%
Chest Pain: 4 people, 10.26%
Fall: 4 people, 10.26%
Herpes Zoster: 4 people, 10.26%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 10.26%
Weight Decreased: 3 people, 7.69%
Rash Erythematous (redness of the skin): 3 people, 7.69%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 3 people, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (a stage of ms which comes after relapsing remitting ms in many cases): 3 people, 7.69%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 7.69%
Depression: 3 people, 7.69%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 5.13%
Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 2 people, 5.13%
Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 2 people, 5.13%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 2 people, 5.13%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 2.56%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 2.56%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 2.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Dermatitis (1,544 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Dermatitis:

Dermatitis (1,231 conditions)

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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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