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Does ALENDRONATE Cause Hepatotoxicity? 55 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 55 reports of Hepatotoxicity have been filed in association with ALENDRONATE (ALENDRONATE SODIUM). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for ALENDRONATE.

55
Reports of Hepatotoxicity with ALENDRONATE
0.2%
of all ALENDRONATE reports
21
Deaths
49
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hepatotoxicity From ALENDRONATE?

Of the 55 reports, 21 (38.2%) resulted in death, 49 (89.1%) required hospitalization, and 26 (47.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hepatotoxicity Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ALENDRONATE. However, 55 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 Hepatotoxicity?

METHOTREXATE (1,917) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,557) LEFLUNOMIDE (829) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (715) PREDNISONE (707) RITUXIMAB (702) ETANERCEPT (699) ADALIMUMAB (674) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (632) SULFASALAZINE (613)

Which ALENDRONATE Alternatives Have Lower Hepatotoxicity Risk?

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

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