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Total Roferon reports: 41.
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Reported deaths: 1    Reported hospitalizations: 32.
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FDA Reported Roferon Side Effects: hip surgery, hypothyroidism, fatigue, weight decreased, scleroderma, peripheral vascular disorder, cyanosis, amnesia, vomiting, nausea, dehydration.
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Roferon Side Effects Report #5213520-7
Physician from FRANCE reported ROFERON problem on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cyanosis, hypothyroidism, peripheral vascular disorder, scleroderma, weight decreased. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, PROZAC, LEXOMIL, NORDAZ, TARDYFERON, LEVOTHYROXINE, METEOSPASMYL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5236992-0
ROFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 02, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ascites, collapse of lung. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5239677-X
Physician from FRANCE reported ROFERON problem on Feb 06, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cyanosis, hypothyroidism, peripheral vascular disorder, raynaud's phenomenon, scleroderma, weight decreased. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, PROZAC, LEXOMIL, NORDAZ, TARDYFERON, METEOSPASMYL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5239695-1
ROFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 05, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombocytopenia. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5239728-2
Physician from CZECH REPUBLIC reported ROFERON problem on Feb 07, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hearing impaired, tinnitus. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5252961-9
ROFERON problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cyanosis, dry mouth, dyspnoea, hypothyroidism, peripheral vascular disorder, rash erythematous, raynaud's phenomenon, scleroderma, weight decreased. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, PROZAC, LEXOMIL, NORDAZ, TARDYFERON, METEOSPASMYL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5260869-8
Physician from CZECH REPUBLIC reported ROFERON problem on Mar 01, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deafness, headache, tinnitus. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5264986-8
ROFERON problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: appendiceal abscess. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5276395-6
Physician from GERMANY reported ROFERON problem on Mar 15, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic steatosis, liver function test abnormal. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MELOXICAM, KATADOLON, ANTIHYPOTENSIVE AGENTS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5276396-8
ROFERON problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Mar 15, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic steatosis, liver function test abnormal. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MELOXICAM, KATADOLON, ANTIHYPOTENSIVE AGENTS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5290955-8
Physician from AUSTRIA reported ROFERON problem on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 231.5 lb, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: testicular disorder. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5290969-8
ROFERON problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: basal cell carcinoma, erysipelas. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5292203-1
Physician from AUSTRIA reported ROFERON problem on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephrolithiasis, urosepsis. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5292298-5
ROFERON problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: metastases to lymph nodes. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with UROSIN, TENORETIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5292333-4
Physician from AUSTRIA reported ROFERON problem on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: metastases to lymph nodes. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with UROSIN, TENORETIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5294958-9
ROFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 02, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ascites, collapse of lung, disease progression. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5298792-5
Pharmacist from GERMANY reported ROFERON problem on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with plasmacytoma, pain and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: epilepsy, hip surgery, procedural pain. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALORON, DICLOFENAC. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5303404-8
ROFERON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from GERMANY on Apr 11, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with plasmacytoma, pain and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, hip surgery. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALORON, DICLOFENAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5318028-6
Pharmacist from GERMANY reported ROFERON problem on Apr 24, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with plasmacytoma, pain and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, hip surgery. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALORON, DICLOFENAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5329944-3
ROFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 17, 2007. Female patient, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, asthenia, dehydration, diarrhoea, fatigue, nausea, vomiting. ROFERON dosage: 6 MILLION IU,SQ,X6 TOTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5372799-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ROFERON problem on May 16, 2006. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypothyroidism, pancreatitis. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PEGASYS, INTRON A, VIOKASE, SYNTHROID, LASIX, ALDACTONE, NORVASC, COUMADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5372834-0
ROFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2006. Male patient, 85 years of age, was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ill-defined disorder. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5372840-6
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ROFERON problem on June 30, 2005. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leukopenia. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5374249-8
ROFERON problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: basal cell carcinoma, erysipelas. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5374273-5
Physician from AUSTRIA reported ROFERON problem on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 231.5 lb, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: testicular disorder. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5048189-8
ROFERON problem was reported by a Physician from CHINA on June 06, 2006. Male patient, 40 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lower motor neurone lesion. ROFERON dosage: STRENGTH REPORTED AS ^3 MILLION IU/VIAL^ REGIMEN: 3 MILLIONIU/2 DAY. During the same period patient was treated with PROLEUKIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5062419-8
Consumer or non-health professional from RUSSIAN FEDERATION reported ROFERON problem on July 12, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, encephalopathy. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5073154-4
ROFERON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2006. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 138.1 lb, was diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, blood sodium decreased, cholelithiasis, dehydration, lymphadenopathy, nausea, oedema peripheral, vomiting, weight increased. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DARVOCET, COUMADIN, LORTAB, COMPAZINE, ZOFRAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5090719-4
Health Professional from RUSSIAN FEDERATION reported ROFERON problem on Aug 10, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vascular encephalopathy. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5105763-8
ROFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on July 21, 2005. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 180.8 lb, was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amyotrophy, neuritis. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5106838-X
Consumer or non-health professional from RUSSIAN FEDERATION reported ROFERON problem on Sept 01, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, cognitive disorder, coordination abnormal, refusal of treatment by patient. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5126063-6
ROFERON problem was reported by a Physician from RUSSIAN FEDERATION on Oct 03, 2006. Male patient, 57 years of age, was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: c-reactive protein increased. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DILATREND, MONOPRIL. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5133625-9
Physician from FRANCE reported ROFERON problem on Mar 09, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with desmoid tumour and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: light chain analysis, light chain analysis increased. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAREG. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5149706-X
ROFERON problem was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Oct 31, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with renal cancer metastatic and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression, fatigue, mania, pyrexia. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5156955-3
Physician from GERMANY reported ROFERON problem on Oct 26, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coeliac disease. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOMETA, PENTACARINAT INHALATION. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5169076-0
ROFERON problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Nov 22, 2006. Female patient, 35 years of age, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia, thrombosis. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALETTE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5381859-0
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported ROFERON problem on June 28, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fatigue, haematology test abnormal, headache, restlessness, seminoma. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5385374-X
ROFERON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from GERMANY on July 02, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with plasmacytoma, pain and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: grand mal convulsion, hip surgery. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALORON, DICLOFENAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5415473-5
Health Professional from FRANCE reported ROFERON problem on Aug 03, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disseminated tuberculosis. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5443493-3
ROFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Aug 24, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoacusis. ROFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Roferon Side Effects Report #5448986-0
Health Professional from FRANCE reported ROFERON problem on Aug 31, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was treated with ROFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: epilepsy, myoclonus. ROFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REBETOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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