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Does ALLOPURINOL Cause Myalgia? 223 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 223 reports of Myalgia have been filed in association with ALLOPURINOL (Allopurinol). This represents 1.2% of all adverse event reports for ALLOPURINOL.

223
Reports of Myalgia with ALLOPURINOL
1.2%
of all ALLOPURINOL reports
15
Deaths
94
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myalgia From ALLOPURINOL?

Of the 223 reports, 15 (6.7%) resulted in death, 94 (42.2%) required hospitalization, and 18 (8.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myalgia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Myalgia 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 Myalgia?

ATORVASTATIN (7,155) EVOLOCUMAB (5,061) ROSUVASTATIN (3,958) SIMVASTATIN (3,919) ADALIMUMAB (3,134) DUPILUMAB (3,064) DENOSUMAB (2,965) LEVOTHYROXINE (2,467) CIPROFLOXACIN (2,291) EZETIMIBE (2,066)

Which ALLOPURINOL Alternatives Have Lower Myalgia Risk?

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

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