Does EZETIMIBE Cause Pruritus? 496 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 496 reports of Pruritus have been filed in association with EZETIMIBE (Ezetimibe). This represents 3.8% of all adverse event reports for EZETIMIBE.
496
Reports of Pruritus with EZETIMIBE
3.8%
of all EZETIMIBE reports
207
Deaths
68
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Pruritus From EZETIMIBE?
Of the 496 reports, 207 (41.7%) resulted in death, 68 (13.7%) required hospitalization, and 26 (5.2%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Pruritus Listed in the Official Label?
Yes, Pruritus is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for EZETIMIBE.
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 Pruritus?
DUPILUMAB (44,279)
ADAPALENE (12,072)
ADALIMUMAB (9,644)
AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (9,439)
SECUKINUMAB (8,755)
ETANERCEPT (8,047)
METHOTREXATE (7,526)
LENALIDOMIDE (6,304)
TOCILIZUMAB (5,973)
RITUXIMAB (5,548)
Which EZETIMIBE Alternatives Have Lower Pruritus Risk?
EZETIMIBE vs EZETIMIBE\ROSUVASTATIN
EZETIMIBE vs EZETIMIBE\SIMVASTATIN
EZETIMIBE vs EZOGABINE
EZETIMIBE vs FACTOR XIII CONCENTRATE
EZETIMIBE vs FAM-TRASTUZUMAB DERUXTECAN-NXKI