Betaseron and Hyperthyroidism aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperthyroidism aggravated is reported as a side effect among people who take Betaseron (interferon beta-1b), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Zanaflex, and have Back pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperthyroidism aggravated 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 Hyperthyroidism aggravated?

Hyperthyroidism aggravated (over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 883 drugs and 362 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroidism aggravated.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

26,754 people reported to have side effects when taking Betaseron.
Among them, 50 people (0.19%) have Hyperthyroidism aggravated.

Could Betaseron cause Hyperthyroidism aggravated?

Among these 50 people:

How long have people been on Betaseron when they have Hyperthyroidism aggravated? *

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

female: 87.5 %
male: 12.5 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Betaseron? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperthyroidism aggravated? *

Weight Decreased: 15 people, 30.00%
Weakness: 9 people, 18.00%
High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 18.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 14.00%
Sinus Tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node): 6 people, 12.00%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 6 people, 12.00%
Swallowing Difficulty: 6 people, 12.00%
Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Decreased: 5 people, 10.00%
Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight): 5 people, 10.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 10.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 6.00%
Back Pain: 3 people, 6.00%
Thyrotoxic Crisis (a life threatening condition due to excess secretion of thyroid hormone): 2 people, 4.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 4.00%
Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system in which gradual destruction of myelin occurs in patches throughout the brain or spinal cord): 1 person, 2.00%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 1 person, 2.00%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 2.00%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 1 person, 2.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 2.00%
Heart Rate Irregular: 1 person, 2.00%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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