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Does ETONOGESTREL Cause Acne? 517 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 517 reports of Acne have been filed in association with ETONOGESTREL (Nexplanon). This represents 1.2% of all adverse event reports for ETONOGESTREL.

517
Reports of Acne with ETONOGESTREL
1.2%
of all ETONOGESTREL reports
0
Deaths
21
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Acne From ETONOGESTREL?

Of the 517 reports, 21 (4.1%) required hospitalization, and 5 (1.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Acne Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Acne is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for ETONOGESTREL.

What Other Side Effects Does ETONOGESTREL Cause?

No adverse event (8,827) Complication associated with device (6,047) Product quality issue (4,651) Device breakage (4,140) Incorrect product administration duration (3,974) Device difficult to use (3,799) Unintended pregnancy (3,707) Device deployment issue (3,621) Pregnancy with implant contraceptive (3,587) Complication of device removal (3,578)

What Other Drugs Cause Acne?

ADAPALENE (40,188) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (31,405) AVOBENZONE\HOMOSALATE\OCTINOXATE\OCTISALATE\OXYBENZONE (2,679) DUPILUMAB (1,305) ADALIMUMAB (1,227) LEVONORGESTREL (1,212) UPADACITINIB (1,203) INFLIXIMAB (946) TOFACITINIB (915) ETANERCEPT (847)

Which ETONOGESTREL Alternatives Have Lower Acne Risk?

ETONOGESTREL vs ETOPOSIDE ETONOGESTREL vs ETORICOXIB ETONOGESTREL vs ETRASIMOD ARGININE ETONOGESTREL vs ETRAVIRINE ETONOGESTREL vs EUCALYPTOL\MENTHOL\METHYL SALICYLATE\THYMOL

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