BETAFERON: 296 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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296
Total FAERS Reports
11 (3.7%)
Deaths Reported
79
Hospitalizations
296
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
3
Life-Threatening
18
Disabilities
First Report: 19960101 · Latest Report: 20140616
What Are the Most Common BETAFERON Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Multiple sclerosis relapse
102 reports (34.5%)
#2 Most Reported
Multiple sclerosis
64 reports (21.6%)
#3 Most Reported
Hypoaesthesia
19 reports (6.4%)
All BETAFERON Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis relapse | 102 | 34.5% | 0 | 24 |
| Multiple sclerosis | 64 | 21.6% | 0 | 6 |
| Gait disturbance | 19 | 6.4% | 0 | 5 |
| Hypoaesthesia | 19 | 6.4% | 0 | 5 |
| Influenza like illness | 15 | 5.1% | 0 | 1 |
| Drug ineffective | 13 | 4.4% | 0 | 2 |
| Fatigue | 13 | 4.4% | 1 | 4 |
| Pyrexia | 11 | 3.7% | 0 | 5 |
| Muscular weakness | 10 | 3.4% | 0 | 3 |
| Paraesthesia | 10 | 3.4% | 0 | 4 |
| Headache | 9 | 3.0% | 0 | 5 |
| Balance disorder | 8 | 2.7% | 0 | 0 |
| Injection site reaction | 8 | 2.7% | 0 | 1 |
| Abasia | 7 | 2.4% | 0 | 2 |
| Asthenia | 7 | 2.4% | 1 | 4 |
| Injection site erythema | 7 | 2.4% | 0 | 0 |
| Myocardial infarction | 7 | 2.4% | 2 | 2 |
| Pain | 7 | 2.4% | 0 | 3 |
| Vertigo | 7 | 2.4% | 0 | 3 |
| Injection site pain | 6 | 2.0% | 0 | 0 |
Who Reports BETAFERON Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 41.8 years. Most reports from: DE. View detailed demographics →
Is BETAFERON Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | 14 | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 | 80 | 3 | 29 |
| 2014 | 93 | 4 | 29 |
What Is BETAFERON Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 207 |
| Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis | 33 |
| Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis | 5 |
BETAFERON vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
BETAFERON vs BETAMETHASONE
BETAFERON vs BETASERON
BETAFERON vs BEVACIZUMAB
BETAFERON vs BEXAROTENE
BETAFERON vs BICTEGRAVIR
BETAFERON vs BICTEGRAVIR\EMTRICITABINE\TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE
BETAFERON vs BIMEKIZUMAB-BKZX
BETAFERON vs BIOTIN
BETAFERON vs BIPERIDEN
BETAFERON vs BISACODYL
Official FDA Label for BETAFERON
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.