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Does ALLOPURINOL Cause Headache? 230 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 230 reports of Headache have been filed in association with ALLOPURINOL (Allopurinol). This represents 1.2% of all adverse event reports for ALLOPURINOL.

230
Reports of Headache with ALLOPURINOL
1.2%
of all ALLOPURINOL reports
46
Deaths
114
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From ALLOPURINOL?

Of the 230 reports, 46 (20.0%) resulted in death, 114 (49.6%) required hospitalization, and 35 (15.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Headache Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does ALLOPURINOL Cause?

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (2,943) Acute kidney injury (1,583) Rash (1,103) Off label use (921) Pyrexia (913) Dyspnoea (905) Toxic epidermal necrolysis (858) Pruritus (836) Diarrhoea (819) Drug ineffective (780)

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 ALLOPURINOL Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

ALLOPURINOL vs ALMOTRIPTAN ALLOPURINOL vs ALMOTRIPTAN MALATE ALLOPURINOL vs ALOE VERA LEAF ALLOPURINOL vs ALOGLIPTIN ALLOPURINOL vs ALOGLIPTIN\METFORMIN

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