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Does ACYCLOVIR Cause Alopecia? 74 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 74 reports of Alopecia have been filed in association with ACYCLOVIR (Acyclovir). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for ACYCLOVIR.

74
Reports of Alopecia with ACYCLOVIR
0.5%
of all ACYCLOVIR reports
4
Deaths
18
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Alopecia From ACYCLOVIR?

Of the 74 reports, 4 (5.4%) resulted in death, 18 (24.3%) required hospitalization, and 3 (4.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Alopecia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Alopecia is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for ACYCLOVIR.

What Other Side Effects Does ACYCLOVIR Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,727) Acute kidney injury (1,405) Off label use (942) Headache (694) Condition aggravated (584) Pyrexia (565) Nausea (537) Rash (461) Neurotoxicity (460) Dyspnoea (446)

What Other Drugs Cause Alopecia?

DOCETAXEL (29,347) METHOTREXATE (14,360) ADALIMUMAB (13,726) ETANERCEPT (11,390) INFLIXIMAB (10,374) LEFLUNOMIDE (10,267) RITUXIMAB (10,119) ABATACEPT (10,043) TOCILIZUMAB (9,680) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (9,653)

Which ACYCLOVIR Alternatives Have Lower Alopecia Risk?

ACYCLOVIR vs AD26.COV2.S ACYCLOVIR vs ADAGRASIB ACYCLOVIR vs ADALIMUMAB ACYCLOVIR vs ADALIMUMAB-AACF ACYCLOVIR vs ADALIMUMAB-AATY

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ACYCLOVIR Full Profile All Alopecia Reports All Drugs Causing Alopecia ACYCLOVIR Demographics