Does EVOLOCUMAB Cause Depression? 387 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 387 reports of Depression have been filed in association with EVOLOCUMAB (REPATHA). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for EVOLOCUMAB.
387
Reports of Depression with EVOLOCUMAB
0.3%
of all EVOLOCUMAB reports
1
Deaths
50
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Depression From EVOLOCUMAB?
Of the 387 reports, 1 (0.3%) resulted in death, 50 (12.9%) required hospitalization, and 1 (0.3%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for EVOLOCUMAB. However, 387 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does EVOLOCUMAB Cause?
Device difficult to use (31,807)
Drug dose omission by device (23,957)
Wrong technique in product usage process (21,664)
Accidental exposure to product (16,160)
Injection site pain (9,988)
Product storage error (6,606)
Back pain (5,254)
Myalgia (5,061)
Drug dose omission (4,914)
Injection site bruising (4,409)
What Other Drugs Cause Depression?
OXYCODONE (6,871)
ADALIMUMAB (6,340)
APREMILAST (5,129)
ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035)
ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699)
METHOTREXATE (3,577)
ETANERCEPT (3,538)
LEVONORGESTREL (3,529)
MORPHINE (3,280)
PREDNISONE (3,211)
Which EVOLOCUMAB Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?
EVOLOCUMAB vs EXELON
EVOLOCUMAB vs EXEMESTANE
EVOLOCUMAB vs EXENATIDE
EVOLOCUMAB vs EXFORGE
EVOLOCUMAB vs EXJADE