Does FENOFIBRATE Cause Myopathy? 65 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 65 reports of Myopathy have been filed in association with FENOFIBRATE (Fenofibrate). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for FENOFIBRATE.
65
Reports of Myopathy with FENOFIBRATE
1.1%
of all FENOFIBRATE reports
0
Deaths
34
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Myopathy From FENOFIBRATE?
Of the 65 reports, 34 (52.3%) required hospitalization, and 13 (20.0%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Myopathy Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FENOFIBRATE. However, 65 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does FENOFIBRATE Cause?
Myalgia (411)
Dyspnoea (373)
Fatigue (365)
Asthenia (356)
Dizziness (356)
Fall (354)
Drug ineffective (326)
Pruritus (325)
Nausea (311)
Diarrhoea (310)
What Other Drugs Cause Myopathy?
ATORVASTATIN (1,243)
SIMVASTATIN (624)
ROSUVASTATIN (596)
PREDNISONE (526)
METHYLPREDNISOLONE (321)
PREDNISOLONE (246)
DEXAMETHASONE (203)
METFORMIN (197)
METHOTREXATE (196)
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (177)
Which FENOFIBRATE Alternatives Have Lower Myopathy Risk?
FENOFIBRATE vs FENOFIBRIC ACID
FENOFIBRATE vs FENOTEROL
FENOFIBRATE vs FENOTEROL HYDROBROMIDE
FENOFIBRATE vs FENOTEROL HYDROBROMIDE\IPRATROPIUM
FENOFIBRATE vs FENTANYL