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Does IBUPROFEN Cause Headache? 3,010 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 3,010 reports of Headache have been filed in association with IBUPROFEN (equate ibuprofen). This represents 3.5% of all adverse event reports for IBUPROFEN.

3,010
Reports of Headache with IBUPROFEN
3.5%
of all IBUPROFEN reports
244
Deaths
1,537
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From IBUPROFEN?

Of the 3,010 reports, 244 (8.1%) resulted in death, 1,537 (51.1%) required hospitalization, and 320 (10.6%) 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 IBUPROFEN.

What Other Side Effects Does IBUPROFEN Cause?

Drug ineffective (9,352) Drug hypersensitivity (5,269) Nausea (4,129) Vomiting (4,116) Acute kidney injury (3,639) Product use in unapproved indication (3,596) Toxicity to various agents (3,584) Off label use (3,556) Intentional overdose (3,185) Dyspnoea (2,906)

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 IBUPROFEN Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

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