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Does ASCORBIC ACID Cause Myositis? 124 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 124 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with ASCORBIC ACID (Dialyvite with Zinc). This represents 1.9% of all adverse event reports for ASCORBIC ACID.

124
Reports of Myositis with ASCORBIC ACID
1.9%
of all ASCORBIC ACID reports
123
Deaths
124
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From ASCORBIC ACID?

Of the 124 reports, 123 (99.2%) resulted in death, 124 (100.0%) required hospitalization, and 123 (99.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ASCORBIC ACID. However, 124 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does ASCORBIC ACID Cause?

Off label use (2,439) Drug ineffective (2,010) Pain (1,903) Rheumatoid arthritis (1,869) Fatigue (1,797) Hypertension (1,786) Infusion related reaction (1,716) Headache (1,702) Rash (1,702) Joint swelling (1,665)

What Other Drugs Cause Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which ASCORBIC ACID Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

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