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Does FOLIC ACID Cause Thrombocytopenia? 298 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 298 reports of Thrombocytopenia have been filed in association with FOLIC ACID (Folic Acid). This represents 1.3% of all adverse event reports for FOLIC ACID.

298
Reports of Thrombocytopenia with FOLIC ACID
1.3%
of all FOLIC ACID reports
131
Deaths
230
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Thrombocytopenia From FOLIC ACID?

Of the 298 reports, 131 (44.0%) resulted in death, 230 (77.2%) required hospitalization, and 134 (45.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Thrombocytopenia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FOLIC ACID. However, 298 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 Thrombocytopenia?

DEXAMETHASONE (5,873) RITUXIMAB (4,810) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (4,669) LENALIDOMIDE (4,584) CARBOPLATIN (4,483) METHOTREXATE (3,865) DOXORUBICIN (3,638) ETOPOSIDE (3,085) VINCRISTINE (2,940) OXALIPLATIN (2,886)

Which FOLIC ACID Alternatives Have Lower Thrombocytopenia 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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FOLIC ACID Full Profile All Thrombocytopenia Reports All Drugs Causing Thrombocytopenia FOLIC ACID Demographics