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

Summary:

Metabolic disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Peg-intron (peginterferon alfa-2b), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ribavirin, and have Hepatitis c.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Metabolic disorder 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 Metabolic disorder?

Metabolic disorder (an abnormal function and pattern of body fat. insulin resistance refers to the diminished ability of cells to respond to the action of insulin in promoting the transport of the sugar glucose, from blood into muscles and other tissues) is found to be associated with 583 drugs and 668 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Metabolic disorder.

On Jul, 16, 2026

11,138 people reported to have side effects when taking Peg-intron.
Among them, 14 people (0.13%) have Metabolic disorder.

Could Peg-intron cause Metabolic disorder?

Among these 14 people:

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

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

female: 7.69 %
male: 92.31 %

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

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

What are other side effects people have besides Metabolic disorder? *

Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 8 people, 57.14%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 6 people, 42.86%
Weight Decreased: 5 people, 35.71%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 35.71%
Fever: 5 people, 35.71%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 5 people, 35.71%
Disturbance In Attention: 5 people, 35.71%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 5 people, 35.71%
Irritability: 5 people, 35.71%
Multi-Organ Disorder (multiple organ disease): 5 people, 35.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hepatitis C: 10 people, 71.43%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 5 people, 35.71%
Hiv Infection: 5 people, 35.71%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 5 people, 35.71%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 7.14%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.14%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 1 person, 7.14%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 7.14%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Metabolic disorder (668 conditions)

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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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