Does EZETIMIBE Cause Ascites? 221 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 221 reports of Ascites have been filed in association with EZETIMIBE (Ezetimibe). This represents 1.7% of all adverse event reports for EZETIMIBE.
221
Reports of Ascites with EZETIMIBE
1.7%
of all EZETIMIBE reports
208
Deaths
10
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Ascites From EZETIMIBE?
Of the 221 reports, 208 (94.1%) resulted in death, 10 (4.5%) required hospitalization, and 10 (4.5%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Ascites Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for EZETIMIBE. However, 221 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does EZETIMIBE Cause?
Myalgia (2,066)
Fatigue (876)
Drug ineffective (812)
Arthralgia (766)
Dyspnoea (766)
Nausea (742)
Dizziness (717)
Diarrhoea (688)
Headache (626)
Malaise (591)
What Other Drugs Cause Ascites?
BEVACIZUMAB (1,067)
RIBAVIRIN (1,025)
TREPROSTINIL (672)
ACETAMINOPHEN (599)
SOFOSBUVIR (598)
PACLITAXEL (581)
LETROZOLE (579)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (561)
OXALIPLATIN (533)
METHOTREXATE (521)
Which EZETIMIBE Alternatives Have Lower Ascites Risk?
EZETIMIBE vs EZETIMIBE\ROSUVASTATIN
EZETIMIBE vs EZETIMIBE\SIMVASTATIN
EZETIMIBE vs EZOGABINE
EZETIMIBE vs FACTOR XIII CONCENTRATE
EZETIMIBE vs FAM-TRASTUZUMAB DERUXTECAN-NXKI