Peginterferon Alfa-2A Solution Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• Depression
• Fever
• Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• Anxious Feelings
• Backache
• Decreased Appetite
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty Concentrating
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Dizziness
• Dry Mouth
• Flu-Like Symptoms
• Generalized Weakness
• Hair Loss
• Headache
• Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
• Irritability
• Itching
• Joint Pain
• Low Energy
• Muscle Pain
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Pain
• Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
• Stomach Cramps
• Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Bacterial Infection
• A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
• A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
• A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
• Bone Infection And Inflammation
• Decreased Blood Platelets
• Endocarditis, An Infection Of A Heart Valve
• Pneumonia
• Pyelonephritis, Infection And Inflammation Of The Kidney And Renal Pelvis

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Skin Rash
• A Type Of Skin Condition With Redness And Itching Called Eczema
• Blurred Vision
• Cough
• Dry Skin
• Excessive Sweating
• High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
• Memory Loss
• Mood Changes
• Trouble Breathing
• Weight Loss

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Blood Clot In A Retinal Vein
• A Clot In The Lung
• A Clot In The Small Veins That Carry Blood To Or From The Retina Of The Eye
• A Disorder Of The Retina Of The Eye
• A Heart Attack
• A Hemorrhage In The Brain
• A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
• A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• A Stroke
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
• A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
• A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
• A Type Of Lung Condition Called Bronchiolitis Obliterans
• Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Abnormal Liver Function Tests
• An Abscess
• An Infection
• An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
• Anemia
• Bronchospastic Lung Disease
• Cholangitis, An Infection Resulting From Gallstones
• Dehydration
• Detachment Of The Retina Of The Eye
• Diabetes
• Enlarged Fatty Liver
• Hallucinations
• Hearing Loss
• High Blood Pressure
• High Blood Sugar
• Hives
• Inflammation Of The Large Intestine
• Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
• Liver Inflammation Resulting From An Abnormal Immune Response
• Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
• Low Blood Sugar
• Low Platelet Count And Bleeding From Immune Response
• Macular Edema
• Manic Behavior
• Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
• Optic Disk Edema
• Overactive Thyroid Gland
• Pancreatitis
• Poor Vision
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Pure Red Cell Aplasia
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sarcoidosis
• Seizures
• Skin Rash With Sloughing
• Sudden Blindness And Pain Upon Moving The Eye
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Supraventricular Arrhythmias, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, An Autoimmune Disease
• Thoughts Of Hurting Or Killing Others
• Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder
• Thyroid Gland Inflammation
• Ulcerative Colitis, An Inflammatory Condition Of The Intestines
• X-Ray Results Showing Lung Tissue Changes

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Discolored Tongue
• Aggressive Behavior
• Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
• Chest Pain
• Chills
• Indigestion
• Muscle Inflammation
• Psoriasis