Extavia and Abdominal distension - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Abdominal distension is reported as a side effect among people who take Extavia (interferon beta-1b), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Baclofen, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Abdominal distension when taking Extavia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,879 people who have side effects when taking Extavia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Extavia?

Extavia has active ingredients of interferon beta-1b. It is often used in multiple sclerosis. eHealthMe is studying from 4,888 Extavia users. Check the latest studies of Extavia.

What is Abdominal distension?

Abdominal distension is found to be associated with 2,576 drugs and 3,635 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Abdominal distension.

On Jul, 05, 2026

4,879 people reported to have side effects when taking Extavia.
Among them, 25 people (0.51%) have Abdominal distension.

Could Extavia cause Abdominal distension?

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Extavia when they have Abdominal distension? *

What is the gender of people who have Abdominal distension when taking Extavia? *

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Abdominal distension when taking Extavia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Extavia? *

What are other side effects people have besides Abdominal distension? *

Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 8 people, 32.00%
Injection Site Pain: 7 people, 28.00%
Weight Increased: 6 people, 24.00%
Weakness: 5 people, 20.00%
Abdominal Pain: 5 people, 20.00%
Depression: 4 people, 16.00%
Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 4 people, 16.00%
Hair Loss: 4 people, 16.00%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 16.00%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 4 people, 16.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 2 people, 8.00%
Depression: 2 people, 8.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 4.00%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 4.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 4.00%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 4.00%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 1 person, 4.00%
Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle): 1 person, 4.00%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 1 person, 4.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 4.00%

* 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 Extavia) and Extavia (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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