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Does GEMFIBROZIL Cause Headache? 24 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 24 reports of Headache have been filed in association with GEMFIBROZIL (Gemfibrozil). This represents 2.2% of all adverse event reports for GEMFIBROZIL.

24
Reports of Headache with GEMFIBROZIL
2.2%
of all GEMFIBROZIL reports
6
Deaths
5
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From GEMFIBROZIL?

Of the 24 reports, 6 (25.0%) resulted in death, 5 (20.8%) required hospitalization, and 1 (4.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Headache Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Headache is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for GEMFIBROZIL.

What Other Side Effects Does GEMFIBROZIL Cause?

Drug hypersensitivity (242) Drug ineffective (77) Rhabdomyolysis (63) Fatigue (60) Drug interaction (59) Myalgia (58) Nausea (54) Acute kidney injury (52) Diarrhoea (43) Rash (41)

What Other Drugs Cause Headache?

ADALIMUMAB (19,891) APREMILAST (17,024) ETANERCEPT (14,253) TREPROSTINIL (14,051) METHOTREXATE (11,718) TOFACITINIB (11,061) RITUXIMAB (8,747) TOCILIZUMAB (8,448) INFLIXIMAB (8,387) ABATACEPT (8,184)

Which GEMFIBROZIL Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

GEMFIBROZIL vs GEMTUZUMAB OZOGAMICIN GEMFIBROZIL vs GEMZAR GEMFIBROZIL vs GENTAMICIN GEMFIBROZIL vs GEODON GEMFIBROZIL vs GILENYA

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