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Does FOLIC ACID Cause Dementia? 45 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 45 reports of Dementia have been filed in association with FOLIC ACID (Folic Acid). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for FOLIC ACID.

45
Reports of Dementia with FOLIC ACID
0.2%
of all FOLIC ACID reports
18
Deaths
43
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Dementia From FOLIC ACID?

Of the 45 reports, 18 (40.0%) resulted in death, 43 (95.6%) required hospitalization, and 14 (31.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Dementia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FOLIC ACID. However, 45 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does FOLIC ACID Cause?

Pain (8,813) Drug ineffective (8,375) Systemic lupus erythematosus (8,360) Alopecia (8,294) Pemphigus (8,128) Rheumatoid arthritis (8,125) Abdominal discomfort (8,084) Fatigue (7,888) Glossodynia (7,433) Swelling (6,599)

What Other Drugs Cause Dementia?

APIXABAN (1,459) PIMAVANSERIN (1,116) CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (854) LENALIDOMIDE (651) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (450) INSULIN GLARGINE (438) ADALIMUMAB (401) INSULIN LISPRO (375) RIVASTIGMINE (337) TOFACITINIB (334)

Which FOLIC ACID Alternatives Have Lower Dementia Risk?

FOLIC ACID vs FOLINIC ACID FOLIC ACID vs FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE BETA POLYPEPTIDE\LUTROPIN ALFA FOLIC ACID vs FOLLITROPIN FOLIC ACID vs FOLLITROPIN ALFA FOLIC ACID vs FOLLITROPIN BETA

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