DIOVAN: 571 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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571
Total FAERS Reports
93 (16.3%)
Deaths Reported
191
Hospitalizations
571
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
22
Life-Threatening
17
Disabilities
First Report: 2002 · Latest Report: 20140613
What Are the Most Common DIOVAN Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Blood pressure increased
68 reports (11.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Hypertension
49 reports (8.6%)
#3 Most Reported
Cerebrovascular accident
42 reports (7.4%)
All DIOVAN Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood pressure increased | 68 | 11.9% | 4 | 27 |
| Hypertension | 49 | 8.6% | 3 | 18 |
| Cerebrovascular accident | 42 | 7.4% | 6 | 18 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 40 | 7.0% | 6 | 5 |
| Malaise | 40 | 7.0% | 5 | 23 |
| Wrong technique in drug usage process | 36 | 6.3% | 4 | 15 |
| Death | 33 | 5.8% | 33 | 6 |
| Fall | 32 | 5.6% | 6 | 14 |
| Headache | 30 | 5.3% | 0 | 13 |
| Blood pressure inadequately controlled | 29 | 5.1% | 2 | 10 |
| Drug ineffective | 29 | 5.1% | 1 | 9 |
| Pain | 26 | 4.6% | 2 | 13 |
| Dizziness | 25 | 4.4% | 3 | 10 |
| Dyspnoea | 23 | 4.0% | 2 | 11 |
| Myocardial infarction | 23 | 4.0% | 4 | 7 |
| Cardiac disorder | 22 | 3.9% | 4 | 8 |
| Gait disturbance | 21 | 3.7% | 2 | 15 |
| Drug hypersensitivity | 20 | 3.5% | 0 | 2 |
| Blood pressure fluctuation | 19 | 3.3% | 0 | 4 |
| Blood glucose increased | 18 | 3.2% | 1 | 12 |
Who Reports DIOVAN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 69.6 years. Most reports from: COUNTRY NOT SPECIFIED. View detailed demographics →
Is DIOVAN Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| 2010 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| 2012 | 25 | 6 | 17 |
| 2013 | 97 | 23 | 39 |
| 2014 | 54 | 10 | 19 |
What Is DIOVAN Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Hypertension | 285 |
| Cardiac disorder | 12 |
| Blood pressure abnormal | 10 |
| Off label use | 10 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 9 |
| Arrhythmia | 6 |
DIOVAN vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
DIOVAN vs DIOVAN HCT
DIOVAN vs DIPHENHYDRAMINE
DIOVAN vs DIPHENHYDRAMINE\IBUPROFEN
DIOVAN vs DIPHENHYDRAMINE\NAPROXEN
DIOVAN vs DIPHENOXYLATE
DIOVAN vs DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS ADSORBED AND INACTIVATED POLIOVIRUS VACCINE
DIOVAN vs DIPYRIDAMOLE
DIOVAN vs DIPYRONE
DIOVAN vs DIROXIMEL
DIOVAN vs DISOPYRAMIDE
Official FDA Label for DIOVAN
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.