Rebif and Increased tendency to bruise - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Increased tendency to bruise is reported as a side effect among people who take Rebif (interferon beta-1a), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Ampyra, and have Cardiac failure congestive.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Increased tendency to bruise 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 Increased tendency to bruise?

Increased tendency to bruise (increased tendency to injure the underlying soft tissue or bone) is found to be associated with 768 drugs and 813 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Increased tendency to bruise.

On Jul, 28, 2026

60,837 people reported to have side effects when taking Rebif.
Among them, 50 people (0.08%) have Increased tendency to bruise.

Could Rebif cause Increased tendency to bruise?

Among these 50 people:

How long have people been on Rebif when they have Increased tendency to bruise? *

What is the gender of people who have Increased tendency to bruise when taking Rebif? *

female: 89.58 %
male: 10.42 %

What is the age of people who have Increased tendency to bruise when taking Rebif? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rebif? *

What are other side effects people have besides Increased tendency to bruise? *

Injection Site Bruising: 15 people, 30.00%
Memory Loss: 11 people, 22.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 20.00%
Head Injury: 9 people, 18.00%
Influenza Like Illness: 8 people, 16.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 8 people, 16.00%
Injection Site Erythema (redness at injection site): 7 people, 14.00%
Pneumonia: 7 people, 14.00%
Rashes (redness): 6 people, 12.00%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 12.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 10.00%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 10.00%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 5 people, 10.00%
Heart Attack: 3 people, 6.00%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 2 people, 4.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 4.00%
Urination - Excessive Volume: 1 person, 2.00%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 2.00%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 2.00%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 2.00%

* 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-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).

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