Pegintron and Psoriasis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Psoriasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Pegintron (peginterferon alfa-2b), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Rebetol, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Psoriasis when taking Pegintron. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,295 people who have side effects when taking Pegintron from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pegintron?

Pegintron has active ingredients of peginterferon alfa-2b. It is often used in hepatitis c. eHealthMe is studying from 10,326 Pegintron users. Check the latest studies of Pegintron.

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin) is found to be associated with 1,476 drugs and 1,694 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Psoriasis.

On Jul, 29, 2026

10,295 people reported to have side effects when taking Pegintron.
Among them, 25 people (0.24%) have Psoriasis.

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Pegintron when they have Psoriasis? *

What is the gender of people who have Psoriasis when taking Pegintron? *

female: 25 %
male: 75 %

What is the age of people who have Psoriasis when taking Pegintron? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pegintron? *

What are other side effects people have besides Psoriasis? *

Weight Decreased: 7 people, 28.00%
Rashes (redness): 7 people, 28.00%
Itching: 5 people, 20.00%
Taste - Impaired: 5 people, 20.00%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 4 people, 16.00%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 3 people, 12.00%
Pain: 3 people, 12.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 12.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 12.00%
Hair Loss: 3 people, 12.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 3 people, 12.00%
Pain: 3 people, 12.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 8.00%
Hepatic Cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue): 2 people, 8.00%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 2 people, 8.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 4.00%
Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver): 1 person, 4.00%
Diabetes: 1 person, 4.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 4.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Mohagheghi MA, Omranipur R, Ensani F, Ghannadan A, Shahriaran S, Samiee F, Sedighi Z, "A Case of Advanced Unicentric Retroperitoneal Castleman's Disease, Associated With Psoriasis", Acta Medica Iranica, 2017 May .
Chiriac A, Brzezinski P, Stolnicu S, Podoleanu C, Moldovan C, Molnar C, Taranu T, "Eosinophilia–A rare possible adverse reaction during anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha therapy for psoriasis", Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2016 Mar .
Malisiewicz B, Murer C, Schmid JP, French LE, Schmid-Grendelmeier P, Navarini AA, "Eosinophilia during psoriasis treatment with TNF antagonists", Dermatology, 2013 Jan .
Mohagheghi MA, Omranipur R, Ensani F, Ghannadan A, Shahriaran S, Samiee F, Sedighi Z, "A Case of Advanced Unicentric Retroperitoneal Castleman's Disease, Associated With Psoriasis", Acta Medica Iranica, 2017 May .
Chiriac A, Brzezinski P, Stolnicu S, Podoleanu C, Moldovan C, Molnar C, Taranu T, "Eosinophilia–A rare possible adverse reaction during anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha therapy for psoriasis", Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2016 Mar .
Malisiewicz B, Murer C, Schmid JP, French LE, Schmid-Grendelmeier P, Navarini AA, "Eosinophilia during psoriasis treatment with TNF antagonists", Dermatology, 2013 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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

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