Rebif and Nephropathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nephropathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Rebif (interferon beta-1a), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Lisinopril, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nephropathy 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 Nephropathy?

Nephropathy (damage to or disease of a kidney) is found to be associated with 900 drugs and 733 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nephropathy.

On Jul, 16, 2026

60,837 people reported to have side effects when taking Rebif.
Among them, 32 people (0.05%) have Nephropathy.

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Rebif when they have Nephropathy? *

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

female: 78.12 %
male: 21.88 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Rebif? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nephropathy? *

Weakness: 10 people, 31.25%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 21.88%
Drowsiness: 6 people, 18.75%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 18.75%
Injection Site Erythema (redness at injection site): 4 people, 12.50%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 12.50%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 4 people, 12.50%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 12.50%
Influenza Like Illness: 3 people, 9.38%
Depression: 3 people, 9.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 25.00%
Neurogenic Bladder (the normal function of the bladder is to store and empty urine in a coordinated, controlled fashion): 4 people, 12.50%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 12.50%
Asthma: 2 people, 6.25%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 6.25%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 3.12%
Bipolar Ii Disorder (characterized by at least one episode of hypomania and at least one episode of major depression): 1 person, 3.12%
Birth Control: 1 person, 3.12%
Bladder Disorder: 1 person, 3.12%
Blepharitis (chronic inflammation of the eyelid): 1 person, 3.12%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Nephropathy (733 conditions)

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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