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Does HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE Cause Myositis? 232 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 232 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE.

232
Reports of Myositis with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
0.4%
of all HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE reports
183
Deaths
197
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE?

Of the 232 reports, 183 (78.9%) resulted in death, 197 (84.9%) required hospitalization, and 183 (78.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE. However, 232 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (31,057) Rheumatoid arthritis (20,110) Off label use (15,318) Drug intolerance (14,093) Pain (13,524) Joint swelling (11,353) Fatigue (11,342) Contraindicated product administered (10,557) Arthralgia (10,367) Abdominal discomfort (9,910)

What Other Drugs Cause Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

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