Rebif and Bladder cancer - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bladder cancer is reported as a side effect among people who take Rebif (interferon beta-1a), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Baclofen, and have Non-hodgkin's lymphoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bladder cancer when taking Rebif. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 60,837 people who have side effects when taking Rebif from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rebif?

Rebif has active ingredients of interferon beta-1a. It is often used in multiple sclerosis. eHealthMe is studying from 61,126 Rebif users. Check the latest studies of Rebif.

What is Bladder cancer?

Bladder cancer is found to be associated with 728 drugs and 1,027 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bladder cancer.

On Jul, 14, 2026

60,837 people reported to have side effects when taking Rebif.
Among them, 52 people (0.09%) have Bladder cancer.

Among these 52 people:

How long have people been on Rebif when they have Bladder cancer? *

What is the gender of people who have Bladder cancer when taking Rebif? *

female: 49.02 %
male: 50.98 %

What is the age of people who have Bladder cancer when taking Rebif? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rebif? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bladder cancer? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 7 people, 13.46%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 5 people, 9.62%
Metastasis (spreadable cancer to other organ from origin): 5 people, 9.62%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 9.62%
Weakness: 4 people, 7.69%
Renal Disorder (kidney disease): 4 people, 7.69%
Calculus Bladder (bladder stone): 4 people, 7.69%
Constipation: 4 people, 7.69%
Fungal Infection: 3 people, 5.77%
Pain: 3 people, 5.77%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (a stage of ms which comes after relapsing remitting ms in many cases): 3 people, 5.77%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 3 people, 5.77%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 3.85%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 1.92%
Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (primary progressive inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 1 person, 1.92%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 1.92%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 1 person, 1.92%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 1.92%

* 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-1a (the active ingredients of Rebif) and Rebif (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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