Does DILTIAZEM Cause Bursitis? 168 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 168 reports of Bursitis have been filed in association with DILTIAZEM (Cardizem CD). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for DILTIAZEM.
168
Reports of Bursitis with DILTIAZEM
1.1%
of all DILTIAZEM reports
157
Deaths
158
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Bursitis From DILTIAZEM?
Of the 168 reports, 157 (93.5%) resulted in death, 158 (94.0%) required hospitalization, and 158 (94.0%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Bursitis Listed in the Official Label?
Yes, Bursitis is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for DILTIAZEM.
What Other Side Effects Does DILTIAZEM Cause?
Completed suicide (1,696)
Toxicity to various agents (1,663)
Hypotension (1,550)
Dyspnoea (1,436)
Drug ineffective (1,315)
Fall (1,262)
Pain (1,169)
Dizziness (1,091)
Fatigue (1,054)
Headache (874)
What Other Drugs Cause Bursitis?
ADALIMUMAB (2,448)
TOCILIZUMAB (2,094)
RITUXIMAB (2,075)
METHOTREXATE (2,060)
ABATACEPT (1,903)
ALENDRONATE (1,873)
ETANERCEPT (1,768)
SECUKINUMAB (1,755)
LEFLUNOMIDE (1,728)
CETIRIZINE (1,706)
Which DILTIAZEM Alternatives Have Lower Bursitis Risk?
DILTIAZEM vs DIMENHYDRINATE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHICONE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHICONE\LOPERAMIDE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHINDENE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHYL