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Does DESOXIMETASONE Cause Myositis? 159 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 159 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with DESOXIMETASONE (Desoximetasone). This represents 1.4% of all adverse event reports for DESOXIMETASONE.

159
Reports of Myositis with DESOXIMETASONE
1.4%
of all DESOXIMETASONE reports
158
Deaths
159
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From DESOXIMETASONE?

Of the 159 reports, 158 (99.4%) resulted in death, 159 (100.0%) required hospitalization, and 158 (99.4%) 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 DESOXIMETASONE. However, 159 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DESOXIMETASONE Cause?

Systemic lupus erythematosus (7,242) Drug ineffective (7,162) Pain (7,080) Alopecia (7,046) Fatigue (7,044) Pemphigus (7,043) Abdominal discomfort (6,895) Glossodynia (6,827) Rheumatoid arthritis (6,719) Swelling (6,250)

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 DESOXIMETASONE Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

DESOXIMETASONE vs DESVENLAFAXINE DESOXIMETASONE vs DETROL DESOXIMETASONE vs DEUCRAVACITINIB DESOXIMETASONE vs DEUTETRABENAZINE DESOXIMETASONE vs DEUTIVACAFTOR\TEZACAFTOR\VANZACAFTOR

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DESOXIMETASONE Full Profile All Myositis Reports All Drugs Causing Myositis DESOXIMETASONE Demographics