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Does DICLOFENAC Cause Headache? 4,370 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 4,370 reports of Headache have been filed in association with DICLOFENAC (Diclofenac Sodium Delayed Release). This represents 5.0% of all adverse event reports for DICLOFENAC.

4,370
Reports of Headache with DICLOFENAC
5.0%
of all DICLOFENAC reports
1,659
Deaths
2,139
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From DICLOFENAC?

Of the 4,370 reports, 1,659 (38.0%) resulted in death, 2,139 (48.9%) required hospitalization, and 1,719 (39.3%) 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 DICLOFENAC.

What Other Side Effects Does DICLOFENAC Cause?

Drug ineffective (24,885) Product use in unapproved indication (12,197) Off label use (10,370) Pain (9,276) Product use issue (8,009) Fatigue (7,908) Rash (7,852) Rheumatoid arthritis (7,366) Abdominal discomfort (7,257) Product administered at inappropriate site (6,919)

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 DICLOFENAC Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMINE DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC\DICLOFENAC DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC\MISOPROSTOL DICLOFENAC vs DICLOXACILLIN

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