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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Diabetes mellitus? 581 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 581 reports of Diabetes mellitus have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

581
Reports of Diabetes mellitus with LEFLUNOMIDE
1.0%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
16
Deaths
130
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Diabetes mellitus From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 581 reports, 16 (2.8%) resulted in death, 130 (22.4%) required hospitalization, and 8 (1.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Diabetes mellitus Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEFLUNOMIDE. However, 581 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause?

Drug ineffective (31,396) Rheumatoid arthritis (20,886) Pain (15,594) Drug intolerance (14,142) Joint swelling (13,026) Fatigue (11,959) Arthralgia (11,880) Rash (11,239) Contraindicated product administered (11,206) Abdominal discomfort (10,333)

What Other Drugs Cause Diabetes mellitus?

ADALIMUMAB (2,763) ETANERCEPT (2,045) PREDNISONE (1,832) METHOTREXATE (1,547) METFORMIN (1,377) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (1,214) RITUXIMAB (1,051) OLANZAPINE (989) ABATACEPT (953) ALBUTEROL (950)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Diabetes mellitus Risk?

LEFLUNOMIDE vs LEMBOREXANT LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENACAPAVIR LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENALIDOMIDE LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENIOLISIB LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENOGRASTIM

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LEFLUNOMIDE Full Profile All Diabetes mellitus Reports All Drugs Causing Diabetes mellitus LEFLUNOMIDE Demographics