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Does FOLIC ACID Cause Lupus-like syndrome? 511 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 511 reports of Lupus-like syndrome have been filed in association with FOLIC ACID (Folic Acid). This represents 2.2% of all adverse event reports for FOLIC ACID.

511
Reports of Lupus-like syndrome with FOLIC ACID
2.2%
of all FOLIC ACID reports
412
Deaths
324
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Lupus-like syndrome From FOLIC ACID?

Of the 511 reports, 412 (80.6%) resulted in death, 324 (63.4%) required hospitalization, and 313 (61.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Lupus-like syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FOLIC ACID. However, 511 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 Lupus-like syndrome?

INFLIXIMAB (2,158) ADALIMUMAB (1,745) METHOTREXATE (775) ETANERCEPT (720) ABATACEPT (644) PREDNISONE (638) TOCILIZUMAB (629) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (593) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (593) USTEKINUMAB (587)

Which FOLIC ACID Alternatives Have Lower Lupus-like syndrome 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

Related Pages

FOLIC ACID Full Profile All Lupus-like syndrome Reports All Drugs Causing Lupus-like syndrome FOLIC ACID Demographics