Does HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE Cause Pruritus? 904 Reports in FDA Database

Q: Does HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE cause Pruritus?

904 reports of Pruritus have been filed with the FDA for HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, representing 4.3% of all HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE adverse event reports.

Q: How dangerous is Pruritus from HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE?

Of 904 reports, 222 (24.6%) resulted in death and 243 required hospitalization.

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 904 reports of Pruritus have been filed in association with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide). This represents 4.3% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE.

904

Reports of Pruritus with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

4.3%

of all HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE reports

222

Deaths

243

Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pruritus From HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE?

Of the 904 reports, 222 (24.6%) resulted in death, 243 (26.9%) required hospitalization, and 121 (13.4%) were considered life-threatening.