Skip to content
Important: This site presents data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). A report does not mean the drug caused the event. Full disclaimer.

Does INTERFERON ALFA-2A Cause Headache? 27 Reports in FDA Database

Boost Your Natural Energy & Metabolism

Mitolyn — 6 exotic plants to unlock your body's fat-burning power. 90-day guarantee.

Try Mitolyn Now

According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 27 reports of Headache have been filed in association with INTERFERON ALFA-2A. This represents 4.6% of all adverse event reports for INTERFERON ALFA-2A.

27
Reports of Headache with INTERFERON ALFA-2A
4.6%
of all INTERFERON ALFA-2A reports
1
Deaths
7
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From INTERFERON ALFA-2A?

Of the 27 reports, 1 (3.7%) resulted in death, 7 (25.9%) required hospitalization, and 1 (3.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Headache Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for INTERFERON ALFA-2A. However, 27 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does INTERFERON ALFA-2A Cause?

Fatigue (77) Anaemia (65) Drug ineffective (60) Nausea (46) Thrombocytopenia (43) Off label use (42) Pyrexia (41) Weight decreased (40) Depression (39) Neutropenia (39)

What Other Drugs Cause Headache?

ADALIMUMAB (19,891) APREMILAST (17,024) ETANERCEPT (14,253) TREPROSTINIL (14,051) METHOTREXATE (11,718) TOFACITINIB (11,061) RITUXIMAB (8,747) TOCILIZUMAB (8,448) INFLIXIMAB (8,387) ABATACEPT (8,184)

Which INTERFERON ALFA-2A Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

INTERFERON ALFA-2A vs INTERFERON ALFA-2A OR INTERFERON ALFA-2B INTERFERON ALFA-2A vs INTERFERON ALFA-2B INTERFERON ALFA-2A vs INTERFERON BETA INTERFERON ALFA-2A vs INTERFERON BETA-1A INTERFERON ALFA-2A vs INTERFERON BETA-1B

Related Pages

INTERFERON ALFA-2A Full Profile All Headache Reports All Drugs Causing Headache INTERFERON ALFA-2A Demographics