Peg-intron and Hyperthyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperthyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Peg-intron (peginterferon alfa-2b), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Rebetol, and have Hepatitis c.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperthyroidism when taking Peg-intron. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,138 people who have side effects when taking Peg-intron from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Peg-intron?

Peg-intron has active ingredients of peginterferon alfa-2b. eHealthMe is studying from 11,142 Peg-intron users. Check the latest studies of Peg-intron.

What is Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 991 drugs and 1,435 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroidism.

On Jun, 20, 2026

11,138 people reported to have side effects when taking Peg-intron.
Among them, 76 people (0.68%) have Hyperthyroidism.

Among these 76 people:

How long have people been on Peg-intron when they have Hyperthyroidism? *

What is the gender of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Peg-intron? *

female: 81.16 %
male: 18.84 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Peg-intron? *

What are other drugs people take besides Peg-intron? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperthyroidism? *

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 13 people, 17.11%
Weight Decreased: 13 people, 17.11%
Hair Loss: 12 people, 15.79%
Weakness: 11 people, 14.47%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 8 people, 10.53%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 8 people, 10.53%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 10.53%
Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight): 7 people, 9.21%
Dizziness: 7 people, 9.21%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 7.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hepatitis C: 59 people, 77.63%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 1.32%
Depression: 1 person, 1.32%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 1 person, 1.32%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .
Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on peginterferon alfa-2b (the active ingredients of Peg-intron) and Peg-intron (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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