Does GEMFIBROZIL Cause Hypertension? 29 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 29 reports of Hypertension have been filed in association with GEMFIBROZIL (Gemfibrozil). This represents 2.7% of all adverse event reports for GEMFIBROZIL.
29
Reports of Hypertension with GEMFIBROZIL
2.7%
of all GEMFIBROZIL reports
0
Deaths
4
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hypertension From GEMFIBROZIL?
Of the 29 reports, 4 (13.8%) required hospitalization.
Is Hypertension Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for GEMFIBROZIL. However, 29 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
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 Hypertension?
ADALIMUMAB (9,032)
METHOTREXATE (7,143)
RITUXIMAB (6,760)
PREDNISONE (6,087)
INFLIXIMAB (5,874)
ETANERCEPT (5,677)
TOCILIZUMAB (5,492)
ABATACEPT (5,114)
TOFACITINIB (4,991)
ALENDRONATE (4,373)
Which GEMFIBROZIL Alternatives Have Lower Hypertension Risk?
GEMFIBROZIL vs GEMTUZUMAB OZOGAMICIN
GEMFIBROZIL vs GEMZAR
GEMFIBROZIL vs GENTAMICIN
GEMFIBROZIL vs GEODON
GEMFIBROZIL vs GILENYA