BENICAR: 73 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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73
Total FAERS Reports
5 (6.8%)
Deaths Reported
40
Hospitalizations
73
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
4
Life-Threatening
6
Disabilities
First Report: 2003 · Latest Report: 20140627
What Are the Most Common BENICAR Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Diarrhoea
17 reports (23.3%)
#2 Most Reported
Weight decreased
12 reports (16.4%)
#3 Most Reported
Nausea
11 reports (15.1%)
All BENICAR Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diarrhoea | 17 | 23.3% | 1 | 10 |
| Weight decreased | 12 | 16.4% | 1 | 8 |
| Nausea | 11 | 15.1% | 0 | 8 |
| Vomiting | 10 | 13.7% | 0 | 7 |
| Malaise | 9 | 12.3% | 1 | 3 |
| Dehydration | 8 | 11.0% | 1 | 7 |
| Dizziness | 7 | 9.6% | 0 | 3 |
| Fatigue | 7 | 9.6% | 0 | 4 |
| Asthenia | 6 | 8.2% | 0 | 3 |
| Malabsorption | 6 | 8.2% | 0 | 6 |
| Abdominal distension | 5 | 6.9% | 0 | 3 |
| Dyspnoea | 5 | 6.9% | 0 | 2 |
| Hypertension | 5 | 6.9% | 0 | 2 |
Who Reports BENICAR Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 65.7 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is BENICAR Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 17 | 0 | 13 |
| 2014 | 23 | 2 | 10 |
What Is BENICAR Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Hypertension | 50 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 12 |
Official FDA Label for BENICAR
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.