EXFORGE: 176 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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176
Total FAERS Reports
21 (11.9%)
Deaths Reported
40
Hospitalizations
176
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
5
Life-Threatening
6
Disabilities
First Report: 20080514 · Latest Report: 20140619
What Are the Most Common EXFORGE Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Blood pressure increased
23 reports (13.1%)
#2 Most Reported
Wrong technique in drug usage process
22 reports (12.5%)
#3 Most Reported
Diabetes mellitus
18 reports (10.2%)
All EXFORGE Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood pressure increased | 23 | 13.1% | 0 | 3 |
| Wrong technique in drug usage process | 22 | 12.5% | 2 | 7 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 18 | 10.2% | 1 | 3 |
| Oedema peripheral | 16 | 9.1% | 0 | 3 |
| Hypertension | 13 | 7.4% | 1 | 3 |
| Fall | 11 | 6.3% | 2 | 3 |
| Malaise | 9 | 5.1% | 1 | 3 |
| Blood pressure fluctuation | 8 | 4.6% | 0 | 0 |
| Cardiac disorder | 8 | 4.6% | 2 | 1 |
| Cerebrovascular accident | 8 | 4.6% | 0 | 0 |
| Fatigue | 8 | 4.6% | 0 | 1 |
| Cough | 7 | 4.0% | 1 | 0 |
| Death | 7 | 4.0% | 7 | 1 |
| Diarrhoea | 7 | 4.0% | 3 | 0 |
| Dizziness | 7 | 4.0% | 0 | 0 |
| Feeling abnormal | 7 | 4.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Headache | 7 | 4.0% | 0 | 0 |
| Hypotension | 7 | 4.0% | 0 | 2 |
| Memory impairment | 7 | 4.0% | 1 | 0 |
| Pain in extremity | 7 | 4.0% | 1 | 0 |
Who Reports EXFORGE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 70.4 years. Most reports from: COUNTRY NOT SPECIFIED. View detailed demographics →
Is EXFORGE Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 | 36 | 2 | 12 |
| 2014 | 23 | 6 | 4 |
What Is EXFORGE Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Hypertension | 112 |
EXFORGE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
EXFORGE vs EXJADE
EXFORGE vs EXTAVIA
EXFORGE vs EXTRANEAL
EXFORGE vs EZETIMIBE
EXFORGE vs EZETIMIBE\ROSUVASTATIN
EXFORGE vs EZETIMIBE\SIMVASTATIN
EXFORGE vs FAM-TRASTUZUMAB DERUXTECAN-NXKI
EXFORGE vs FAMCICLOVIR
EXFORGE vs FAMOTIDINE
EXFORGE vs FAMOTIDINE\IBUPROFEN
Official FDA Label for EXFORGE
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.