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Does ALENDRONATE Cause Cataract? 322 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 322 reports of Cataract have been filed in association with ALENDRONATE (ALENDRONATE SODIUM). This represents 1.2% of all adverse event reports for ALENDRONATE.

322
Reports of Cataract with ALENDRONATE
1.2%
of all ALENDRONATE reports
19
Deaths
260
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cataract From ALENDRONATE?

Of the 322 reports, 19 (5.9%) resulted in death, 260 (80.7%) required hospitalization, and 1 (0.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cataract Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ALENDRONATE. However, 322 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does ALENDRONATE Cause?

Pain (8,989) Abdominal discomfort (8,301) Alopecia (8,286) Systemic lupus erythematosus (8,139) Fatigue (8,011) Rheumatoid arthritis (8,010) Pemphigus (7,947) Drug ineffective (7,880) Glossodynia (7,289) Swelling (6,458)

What Other Drugs Cause Cataract?

ADALIMUMAB (3,157) METHOTREXATE (1,785) INSULIN LISPRO (1,676) LENALIDOMIDE (1,658) ETANERCEPT (1,451) PREDNISONE (1,365) RITUXIMAB (1,332) INSULIN GLARGINE (1,313) ABATACEPT (1,065) TOFACITINIB (1,050)

Which ALENDRONATE Alternatives Have Lower Cataract Risk?

ALENDRONATE vs ALENDRONATE\CHOLECALCIFEROL ALENDRONATE vs ALENDRONIC ACID ALENDRONATE vs ALEVE ALENDRONATE vs ALEVE CAPLET ALENDRONATE vs ALEVE LIQUID

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